Kaipara Lifestyler, December 20 2013

LIFESTYLER

December 20 2013

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n r e v a T i a h w a Festival ment s r ea Y ew Mang N & s a tm is Chr Live Entertain CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVAL — DEC 26 TO JAN 5

DEC 26 MT EDEN w’ STATE OF MIND – DICK JOHNSON – PLEASE PLEASE – DIAZ GRIMM

JAN 1

DEC 27 GUY SEBASTIAN w’ MORE FM BREAKFAST DJ STU TOLAN

JAN 2

DEC 28 YEBIISU w’ FAT MAN 8.30Pm

JAN 3

DEC 29 KURFEW 8.30Pm

JAN 4

THE DAMAGE – ON THE DECK 4.00Pm free entry MANGAWHAI TAVERN WET T-SHIRT COMPETITION 4.30Pm HOT SPIT ROAST from 4.00Pm GO NOMADA – FROM AUSTRALIA 8.30Pm CURE mOTEL – DJ ROmANTECH – EmU BEATS – entry $5.00 KATCHAFIRE & KORA DOORS OPEN 7.00Pm – tickets $50.00 HIPSHOOTERS – FROM AUSTRALIA 8.30Pm

DEC 30 CREEDANCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL TRIBUTE 8.30Pm

JAN 5

BRUTAL BEACH TOUR 7.00Pm

DOORS OPEN 7Pm – tickets $49.00 DOORS OPEN 7Pm – tickets $67.50

entry $10.00 – free to mT VIP Card members entry $5.00 – free to mT VIP Card members entry $10.00

DEC 31 THE FEELERS w’ LIGHTNING ON ME – THE GOODS – DJ DOORS OPEN 7.00Pm – tickets $40.00

entry $5.00

ALIEN WEAPONRY – OURSELVES ALONE – JACKAL – entry $5.00 TICKETS FOR ALL EVENTS AVAILABLE AT THE TAVERN PH 431 4505 or email: gillianhouser@mangawhaitavern.co.nz

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT JAN 11 OCEANIA STORM 8.30Pm entry $10.00 – free to mT VIP card members JAN 12 THE DAMAGE - ON THE DECK 4.00Pm free entry JAN 18 CORNERSTONE ROOTS 8.30Pm presale tickets $20.00 JAN 25 CORONA BEACH PARTY W’ TAHUNA BREAKS TEMPIST FUJIT & THE GOODS DOORS OPEN 7.00Pm – tickets $10.00 FEB 6

‘SOUNDS LIKE WAITANGI’ – DAY FESTIVAL 3.00Pm GREG JOHNSON BAND – ANDREW FAGAN & THE PEOPLE – PETER URLICH DJ LISA CRAWLEY – DELETE DELETE – SHOW ME WHERE IT HURTS – TEMPIST FUJIT PLUS CLASSIC & HOT ROD CARS ON SHOW HOT SPIT ROAST from 4.00Pm Tickets $40.00 – Family special under 12 free

ESTUARY BISTRO OPEN 7 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS — THE ONLY WATERFRONT VENUE IN MANGAWHAI BREAKFAST—LUNCH—DINNER ON THE DECK OVERLOOKING THE ESTUARY MEALS FROM $12.50 — ITALIAN WOODFIRED PIZZA — TAVERN BURGERS — FRESH FISH — OUR SPECIALITY TAKEAWAYS ON ALL MENU ITEMS — COURTESY VEHICLE SERVICE AVAILABLE — PHONE 431 4505 Entertainment • Restaurant • Functions • Weddings • Beer Garden • Live Music • TAB • Pokies

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December 20 - 2013

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

A new sign of welcome There’s a new look to the entrance to the Kauri Coast.

The old nine-metre kauri tree sign at Brynderwyn has given way to a bold new welcome to the Kaipara region.

The new sign follows collaboration among the Kauri Coast Tourism Development Group, Kaipara District Council and other stakeholders to ‘more appropriately reflect today’s environment and future developments along the Kauri Coast’.

The sign was envisaged as portraying the Kauri Coast as inviting and vibrant, encouraging visitors to turn onto State Highway 12, and enjoy the adventure ahead.

The sign was blessed by Kaumatua in a ceremony on Friday, December 20. ¢

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Welcome to the ultimate edition of the Kaipara Lifestyler for 2013.

With the annual influx to the district of thousands of holiday-makers and visitors from all parts of New Zealand and well beyond our shore, the staff of the Kaipara Lifestyler have decided to step outside the square, introduce our district and wave the Kaipara flag.

Kaipara offers not just fabulous holiday destinations, from the Pacific to the Tasman shores, with the great harbour in between, but also new opportunities and a hugely attractive alternative to living in the city.

Generations have flocked to the farm, the beach, the high country for holidays, only to return reluctantly to the urban environment and its housing, jobs, education, and services.

In this issue, we therefore showcase some of the attractions and

opportunities the district has to offer, as well as profiling the business and hospitality industry providers that are the lifeblood of the community — the people who make the Kaipara tick!

Take a look at what a four-bedroom home on an acre or two of land will cost you in the Kaipara. You could be in for a very pleasant surprise. The very pace of life here changes outlooks, and the benefits flow on in many areas — improved well-being and sense of security; the technological benefits of the big city without the stress and the high costs, good schools, extensive sports facilities, health services second to none and a wide variety of community service clubs and organisations to keep the most social person fully occupied.

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Read on, and from us all here — a very safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous and peaceful New Year.

We will be back with the first Lifestyler for 2014, on January 14. ¢

from the Kaipara Lifestyler team

Kaipara Tide Chart | December 23rd to January 6th 2014 Brought to you by Gas and Tyre Services

Pouto Point

Mangawhai Heads HIGH

All heights are in metres

DAY

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

LOW

DAY

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

LOW

MON 23

2.35am (2.8m)

8.40am (0.7m)

2.55pm (2.9m)

9.13pm (0.7m)

MON 23

12.01am (2.9m)

5.50am (0.7m)

12.17pm (3m)

6.21pm (0.8m)

HIGH

TUE 24

3.17am (2.7m)

9.22am (0.8m)

3.39pm (2.8m)

9.57pm (0.8m)

TUE 24

12.40am (2.8m)

6.31am (0.8m)

12.57pm (3m)

7.03pm (0.8m)

WED 25

4.04am (2.7m)

10.10am (0.9m)

4.29pm (2.7m)

10.47pm (0.9m)

WED 25

1.22am (2.8m)

7.15am (0.9m)

1.40pm (2.9m)

7.48pm (0.8m)

THU 26

4.57am (2.6m)

11.06am (1m)

5.26pm (2.7m)

11.43pm (0.9m)

THU 26

2.07am (2.8m)

8.05pm (0.9m)

2.26pm (2.9m)

8.36pm (0.8m)

FRI 27

5.58am (2.6m)

12.11pm (1m)

6.27pm (2.7m)

FRI 27

2.59am (2.8m)

9.00am (0.9m)

3.17pm (2.9m)

9.30pm (0.8m)

SAT 28

12.45am (0.8m)

7.03am (2.7m)

1.18pm (0.9m)

7.31pm (2.7m)

SAT 28

3.57am (2.8m)

10.00am (0.9m)

4.13pm (2.9m)

10.28pm (0.8m)

SUN 29

1.48am (0.7m)

8.09am (2.8m)

2.23pm (0.8m)

8.33pm (2.9m)

SUN 29

4.59am (2.9m)

11.00am (0.7m)

5.12pm (3m)

11.27pm (0.7m)

MON 30

2.50am (0.6m)

9.10am (3m)

3.23pm (0.8m)

9.32pm (3m)

MON 30

6.00am (3m)

11.59am (0.5m)

6.13pm (3m)

TUE 31

3.48am (0.4m)

10.05am (3.2m)

4.18pm (0.4m)

10.28pm (3.2m)

TUE 31

12.26am (0.3m)

6.59am (3.1m)

12.56pm (0.6m)

7.14pm (3.1m)

WED 1

4.41am (0.3m)

10.57am (3.4m)

5.09pm (0.3m)

11.21pm (3.4m)

WED 1

1.23am (0.4m)

7.54am (3.3m)

1.51pm (0.5m)

8.12pm (3.3m)

THU 2

5.32am (0.1m)

11.46am (3.5m

6.00pm (0.1m)

THU 2

2.17am (0.3m)

8.48am (3.5m)

2.45pm (0.4m)

9.08pm (3.4m)

Work out tides on the NORTHERN WAIROA RIVER by adding to Pouto Point tide times

Dargaville

High +1h50m

Te Kopuru High +1h17m

Low +3h10m

Low +2h1m

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throughout the holiday period

FRI 3

12.12am (3.4m)

6.21am (0.1m)

12.35pm (3.5m)

6.49pm (0.1m)

FRI 3

3.10am (0.2m)

9.40am (3.6m)

3.39pm (0.3m)

10.02pm (3.5m)

SAT 4

1.02am (3.5m)

7.09am (0.1m)

1.24pm (3.5m)

7.39pm (0.1m)

SAT 4

4.01am (0.1m)

10.32am (3.6m)

4.32pm (0.2m)

10.55pm (3.5m)

SUN 5

1.52am (3.4m)

7.57am (0.2m)

2.13pm (3.5m)

8.29pm (0.3m)

SUN 5

4.52am (0.2m)

11.23am (3.6m)

5.25pm (0.3m)

11.47pm (3.4m)

MON 6

2.42am (3.3m)

8.46am (0.4m)

3.03pm (3.3m)

9.19pm (0.4m)

MON 6

5.44am (0.3m)

12.15pm (3.5m)

6.17pm (0.3m)

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A warm welcome to the Kaipara Our Kaipara District is a special place. Its attractions and promise is one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets. Even its history is full of gems — a history of life spanning the tens of thousands of years that the great Kauri has been around.

Our oldest “citizen” Te Matua Ngahere — the dignified 2,000 year old Kauri that sits prominently in our Waipoua forest, has many stories to tell. Visit him at night, and listen to the stories of the forest and hear its bird life.

Agriculture, forestry and horticulture form the basis of our economy. We are the kumara capital of the world.

And we have great fishing, on both of our coasts.

While far enough from Auckland to maintain our distinctive lifestyle, we are close enough to commute to for recreation.

We are the home of the p Kaipara District Council commissioner, John Robertson ‘real’ bach. Drive into our small villages, and you will Of course, you can make our District see them. your place of work — and with the Yet we also have plenty of spaces on advantages that technology brings our beaches and hide-away locations to today, you can make this your office, enable those who want more luxurious living on the coast or in the quiet accommodation to establish their countryside to run your business place. You can buy, or find our motels, nationally or internationally. We have B&B’s, luxury lodges or hotels to excellent schools, and great community rest up. activities, ranging from the arts and

events to all forms of sporting and recreational pursuits.

We have the finest kauri museum in the world — the internationally renowned Kauri Museum at Matakohe.

Or if you are interested in a piece of maritime history, Dargaville’s maritime collection is a stop to make. What’s more you can move around our District with ease — no traffic lights, no parking meters, and no traffic wardens! There are great places to eat and drink, to shop, and be

entertained. Enjoy a glass of locally grown wine and a few oysters in the halfshell while watching a Pacific sunrise, or a Tasman sunset, untrammelled by a cluttered skyline.

This is holiday time. Explore Kaipara.

And if you want to stay a while longer, you are welcome to make it your place too. ¢

John Robertson Holy Trinity - Dargaville 1878 AD

Parish of NortherN

Wairoa

ST PETER’S - TE KOPURU 1902 ad

Holy Trinity - Dargaville 1878 AD

ST PETER’S - TE KOPURU

Holy Trinity - Dargaville 1902 ad ALL SAINTS MITITAI (ARATAPU 1883) 1878 AD TO MITITAI 1922

ALL SAINTS MITITAI (ARATAPU 1883) TO MITITAI 1922

Parish of Northern Wairoa (Anglican Diocese of Auckland) 58 Hokianga Rd Dargaville 0310, Ph: 09 439 7253, E: dargaville anglican@gmail.com Vicar: Rev Susanne Green, Ph. 027 441 3201 or 09 946 5007 (home), E. susannemareegreen@gmail.com

2013 Christmas & 2014 January Services ST PETER’S - TE KOPURU 1902 ad

ALL SAINTS MITITAI (ARATAPU 1883) TO MITITAI 1922

2013 Christmas Services

2014 January Services

Carols

Holy Trinity Dargaville

Thursday 19 December ,7.30pm Carols at All Saints Mititai Sunday 22 December, 7.30pm Nine Lessons & Carols at Holy Trinity

Christmas Eve

Wednesday 24 December, 6pm Children’s Carols & Eucharist at St Peter’s Te Kopuru 11.30pm Eucharist at Holy Trinity Dargaville

Christmas Day

8am Eucharist at Holy Trinity Dargaville 9.30am Eucharist at Holy Trinity Dargaville

28 December

8am Eucharist at Holy Trinity Dargaville 9.30am Eucharist at Holy Trinity Dargaville

Every Sunday at 8am & 9.30 am (No services at Te Kopuru during January)

Picnic Services

12 January 12.30pm Epiphany Church Tangiteriora 26 January 12.30pm Seymours Garden Tangowahine

New Year’s Eve Come celebrate with our Methodist brothers and sisters at Dargaville Wesley Church, Tuesday 31 December, 7pm.

Rev Kuli and his congregation invite us to a service followed by supper. A small plate would be welcomed as a contribution to supper.

SONS OF ZION TOMORROW PEOPLE CHAD CHAMBERS

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December 20 - 2013

KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

K A I PA R A H I S T O RY

Network News

Pioneers of today and yesteryear u by Paul Campbell and Brian Eastwood

$200k in public donations close Northpower and Top Energy CEO’s, Mark Gatland and Russell Shaw respectively, would like to thanks Northlanders for their immense generosity during the Year 25 Northland Electricity Rescue Helicopter Appeal.

Northpower and Top Energy donate $150,000 to the service in annual sponsorship – while also running the fundraising appeal.

But as you read this column, the total amount raised through public donations in less than two months is well over $150,000 and fast tracking towards $200,000.

And the pair believes the $200k mark is achievable with one final push – especially if visitors to Northland this summer can be encouraged to go to facebook.com/ northland.rescuehelicopter, get on their iPads of smart phones and donate online.

Northland’s population in summer swells from around 160,000 to almost 400,000 – putting a huge strain on our emergency and medical resources.

While Mr Gatland and Mr Shaw wish everyone a safe summer holiday period, the reality is that many people – Northlanders and visitors to the region – will be in need of this life-saving service over the next couple of months.

So please, if you have friends, family or colleagues venturing to the North this summer – even just for a day or two – ask them to give generously to New Zealand’s busiest air ambulance service.

They came from the far-flung corners of the globe to settle Kaipara — just as today’s arrivals looking for a great lifestyle choice come from myriad backgrounds.

In the 1860s, the tide of arrival was led by nonconformist church followers from all over Europe. These were the Alber tlanders, pioneers seeking land grants on the northern Kaipara Many of the descendants of these forbears still farm the region today. So the area is rich in history, and in fact proved to be the crucible for Auckland’s rise to economic prominence.

From the very earliest days Kaipara has been a source of wealth that is still adding much to the nation’s coffers.

At first big money was made trading in kauri gum, logging timber, running sawmills and building ships. Dargaville, Mangawhare, Naumai, Aratapu, Te Kopuru, and Toka Toka were bustling, busy Northern Wairoa river towns.

Since 1905 there have been thriving dairy and meat industries, now complete with a modern meat works. Large p History passes by in an early Dargaville celebration kumara growing operations have grown summer fun. Over on the east coast with the decades.

Mangawhai’s surf beaches and harbour Kaipara can boast two oceans have become popular lifestyle and and two harbours, a long, wide, west holiday destinations. coast beach and large lakes with Mangawhai was part of that early enough room for everyone to enjoy the pouring out of northern wealth. There

Wai Worri

Woolshed

After all, you just never know when you, or a loved one, might need it.

The simple fact is that Northland’s Electricity Rescue Helicopter Service has now transported well over 16,000 patients since its very first flight in November 1988, saving thousands of lives along the way by reaching them in that crucial ‘golden hour’ or ‘platinum half-hour’.

Donating is fast and simple: 1

At any

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Online – ERH Appeal 12 3106 0046000 00 The official freepost donation envelope

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facebook.com/ northland.rescuehelicopter

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Sat & Sun 4th & 5th Jan 2014

Country Muster FEATURED ARTISTS • Paul Walden

• Jenny Blackadder AMENITIES & • Craig Robertson ATTRACTIONS • Ian Goodsman • showers /Toilets • Abby • Ann Pascoe • All weather venue • Carleen still • Family entertainment • Food and refreshments available • Gary Peters ADMISSION

Plus many more visiting artists

10am Start both Sat & Sun – Adult: $10/day • Under 15: Free CAMPERS & MOTORHOMES WELCOME $20 pp cover whole weekend including camping.

Plenty of flat land available at ARANGA 40km North of Dargaville.

Contact Phil Godfrey (09) 439 5083 • Ted or Cushla (09) 434 0857 email: country@bigriverfm.co.nz

was a rich gum and timber trade with expert ship builders plying their trade.

Where Kaipara Harbour timber men and gum merchants had to ship products out through the tricky Kaipara Heads, mostly bound for Australian ports and even further afield, Mangawhai boatmen towed their vast log rafts straight down the coast to Auckland.

Old shipping records show that much of the kauri, rimu and kahikatea from Northland bush ended up in Dunedin, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne, contributing much to the building and growth of those cities.

And while this burgeoning industry flourished, so too did the fortunes of some of Auckland’s founding fathers.

Sir John Logan Campbell, whose statue looks down on the city from the Domain, earned his commercial reputation and bank balance right here in the Kaipara, starting out in Mangawhare.

His trading business became a part of the Brown and Campbell empire.

Sir John added to profits when he built Mangawhare Hotel in 1875.

It is still there, known now as the Commercial Hotel and operating as tourist accommodation.

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Northland Emergency

Services Trust

$200k in public donations close Northpower and Top Energy CEO’s, Mark Gatland and Russell Shaw respectively, would like to thanks Northlanders for their immense generosity during the Year 25 Northland Electricity Rescue Helicopter Appeal.

Northpower and Top Energy donate $150,000 to the service in annual sponsorship – while also running the fundraising appeal. p Back in the day — the Northen Wairoa Hotel

With a gum trading shop nearby, part of which is also still there, he soon owned one of the largest trading centres in what was then part of the Auckland province.

But Campbell was not the only man to prosper in Northern Wairoa.

The Irish founder of the river town, Joseph Dargaville, became wealthy trading in timber and gum through his Dargaville store.

When he sold part of the business he concentrated on political life in Auckland City.

Pioneering days have gone from Kaipara, those times when large ships headed out loaded with logs, when tough bushmen and gum diggers came into town for a break and life was controlled by the state of the tide.

Those old timers would have told you that the tide has turned and is flowing fast again. ¢

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Christmas Shutdown

We will be closed from Friday 20th December 2013 and will reopen on Monday 20th January 2014 If you are interested in any of the courses/ programmes above and would like more information please call us on 0800 555 635 or visit us at 22 Gladstone Street, Dargaville.

p A Tokotoka bushman cleans up

Beneath the Surface

John Robertson QSO

Chair of Commissioners

With all the publicity two weeks ago over the release of the Report by the Auditor-General on her inquiry into the Mangawahai Wastewater Scheme, little attention has been given to the support provided by Members of Parliament to Kaipara by the passing into law of the Kaipara District Council (Validation of Rates and Other Matters) Bill.

urging that the legislation not be passed. In the end, having listened to the submissions from the people of Kaipara, some in favour of the legislation, and some against, Parliamentarians weighed up the need for their intervention, and cast their votes. They decided to support Kaipara.

We thank them for their considerable deliberation and support.

The passing of this legislation was extremely important for the District. The legislation was first flagged a year ago. It was the method chosen by Commissioners to fix up rating resolution errors made by Council from 2006 to 2012. While no one likes retrospective legislation, this was the only efficient way we could attend to these particular errors.

What does the passing of the Bill now mean?

This Kaipara Bill was drafted by Council.

We needed a Member of Parliament to sponsor it. Local MP Mike Sabin agreed to do so. This was no small task for an MP. Mr Sabin spent many, many hours on helping to shape and explain this Bill to his Parliamentary colleagues. For that Commissioners are most grateful.

By far the majority of property owners in Kaipara pay their rates. On the recommendation of the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association, a minority have not done so for one, two, or even three years.

Thank you Parliament Members of Parliament voted to pass the legislation by a vote of 112 members in favour, and 8 against. This was an overwhelming vote of support for the Kaipara District. It followed a unanimous vote from the Local Government and Environment Select Committee to recommend the passing of the legislation to the full Parliament. It is rarely that we see National, Labour, the Greens, the Maori Party, United Future, and Act all support such politically charged legislation.

I say politically charged in reference to the campaign against the Bill by the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association. They have secured attention over the past year by making extravagant and sometimes untrue claims about this piece of legislation. They made submissions to the Select Committee

If there was ever any doubt over the legality of rates notices in Kaipara, the legislation puts this question to bed.

Rates are payable. The rates notices received by property owners today are legally compliant. Those who do not pay their rates are breaking the law.

As well as a legal obligation, there is also of course a moral obligation to pay rates.

Rates, like taxes, pay for public services.

Rates pay for our roads, our footpaths, our wastewater and our stormwater systems.

They pay for the arrangements put in place for civil defence emergencies. Those who refuse to pay their rates do so knowing that others are paying for the services that they are using. That is not fair.

If you have been withholding your rates in the belief that they were illegal, please now pay them so that Council does not need to take enforcement action.

If you are struggling to pay your rates, please contact the Council. Our Customer Service team will work with you. Drop into a Council Office in Dargaville or Mangawhai, or call 0800 727 059 This will be the last column for the 2013 year. The Commissioners and Council staff wish you and your families a merry Christmas and a great holiday break.

But as you read this column, the total amount raised through public donations in less than two months is well over $150,000 and fast tracking towards $200,000.

And the pair believes the $200k mark is achievable with one final push – especially if visitors to Northland this summer can be encouraged to go to facebook.com/ northland.rescuehelicopter, get on their iPads of smart phones and donate online.

Northland’s population in summer swells from around 160,000 to almost 400,000 – putting a huge strain on our emergency and medical resources.

While Mr Gatland and Mr Shaw wish everyone a safe summer holiday period, the reality is that many people – Northlanders and visitors to the region – will be in need of this life-saving service over the next couple of months.

So please, if you have friends, family or colleagues venturing to the North this summer – even just for a day or two – ask them to give generously to New Zealand’s busiest air ambulance service.

After all, you just never know when you, or a loved one, might need it.

The simple fact is that Northland’s Electricity Rescue Helicopter Service has now transported well over 16,000 patients since its very first flight in November 1988, saving thousands of lives along the way by reaching them in that crucial ‘golden hour’ or ‘platinum half-hour’.

Donating is fast and simple: 1

At any

Online – ERH Appeal 12 3106 0046000 00 3 The official freepost donation envelope 2

facebook.com/ northland.rescuehelicopter

Official Electricity Rescue Helicopter Sponsor

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WWW.KERRYSTRONGMAN.COM

Creating Soul Sanctuaries For Mankind Where One Is Still For A Brief Moment In Time

SUPER SALE OVER XMAS SEASON KERRY STRONGMAN STUDIO GALLERY Kerry Strongman sculptor and master artist opens his studios and galleries to the public.

Situated on the main highway 5 minutes north of Wellsford at Te Hana in a bright ‘tree frog’ green and black former factory complex.

The southern building is home to Kerry’s main workshop, gallery and displays.

Kerry’s current creations feature from his ‘Jewellery for Giants’ series of mega sculptures in 45,000 year old swamp kauri – from pendants to 3m+ in size. The Gallery has an eclectic range of art and artifacts.

This varied collection includes jade, stone, bone, wood, precious metal jewellery, paintings, sculpture, tribal carving and weaving.

Plus many more items, too numerous to list.

Pieces priced from $50 to $700,000 TRIBE STRONGMAN www.kerrystrongman.com kerry@kerrystrongman.com Ph: 64 9 423 8069 Mob: 027 692 3381

Studio Gallery "The Arts Factory"

State Highway One, TE HANA Post: P.O Box 222, Wellsford, 0940 Northland - New Zealand

PLEASE NOTE: If OPEN sign is displayed and door is locked press buzzer to the right. (Allow a few minutes for attention, we are possibly in the workshop.)

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KAIWAKA

The little town of lights Kaiwaka is the first Kaipara town as State Highway 1 enters the Kaipara District from the south and like the rest of the region, it is steeped in New Zealand history.

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MON — SUN

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Today Kaiwaka is known as ‘The Little Town of Lights’ after a Christmas endeavour became a local fashion and while great to visit by day it is even more spectacular by night when most of the town’s buildings are bedecked with thousands of lights.

It is a thriving service town with a population of about 500 and approximately 60 businesses and

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Just little more than an hour from Auckland, Kaiwaka is surrounded by farms, lifestyle blocks and small holdings. These have become very popular and real estate in the area is proving a wise choice.

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Kaipara District Camp Grounds To All Kaipara District Council residents and ratepayers Last week was an important one for the Kaipara District. The long-awaited report from the Auditor-General into the Mangawhai community wastewater scheme was released.

Kaipara District Council accepts full responsibility for the role previous councils played in the failings outlined in the report.

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Only 3 hours from Auckland, 35 kilometres from Dargaville. Nestled amongst 538 hectares of premier recreation reserve with white sand, freshwater dune lakes renowned for their jewel-like beauty and clear waters. Perfect for a wonderful camping experience with the choice of two camp grounds located on the lake foreshore, both offering an ideal camping experience for tents, caravans or motorhomes.

organisation, have also apologised unreservedly to the people and ratepayers of the district for the multitude and extent of those failures during the years 2006 to 2012.

We are amazed that successive Councils simply failed to ask the common sense questions that might have stopped the widespread failings that occurred over a prolonged period of time. Previous Councils have failed their community at the most basic level.

We are particularly disappointed about the year-on-year failings of Audit New Zealand between 2006 and 2009 which the OAG report itself describes as “sub-standard” and “inadequate”. If Audit New Zealand had been doing its job, issuesGround would have Pinesignificant Beach Camping has camp been sites, found. wash and shower facilities, two flushing toilet blocks, playground and We have made it clear that we are now summer seasonal services, including a seeking legal advice on potential options mobile shop and camp staff located on-site. to hold those responsible to account.

There’s even internet access on demand.

That advice will cover the role of Audit Promenade haswho camping NZ as well asPoint others share sites, a new toilet block (however responsibility for this costly period in no shower facilities) and Kaipara’s history. provides a true relaxed We hope that legal ‘kiwiana’ advice willcamping be available by early 2014 and we experience. will be There is a strict no pets and dogs policy to protect the native wildlife. with internal policies Cost and poor record-keeping. $10 Adults (15 years +) Children $5 • KDC, as a whole, had weak systems (3-14years) in many areas and lacked in-house capacity.

Some questions answered

1. Does KDC accept the findings of the report?

Tinopai Camp Ground Yes, KDC absolutely accepts the findings of

reporting back to you on the possible options open to us.

On a positive note, Kaipara District Council is now a fundamentally different and vastly improved organisation. This was formally noted by the AuditorGeneral in her report.

We have already addressed many of the issues outlined in the report, including boosting in-house expertise in community engagement, finance, engineering and project management.

We have robust financial and other policies in place, have established an Audit and Risk Committee and have improved all record-keeping.

We also have a work programme in place to systematically work through the remaining issues raised in the OAG report.

the report including the findings about the Sea views and sunny days await at failures Kaipara District Council.camper’s this at ‘absolute waterfront’

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3. What is your view of those people who everything a Kiwi campsite needs. tried to point out what was going wrong Enjoy an old fashioned camping at Kaipara? holiday with wood-fired BBQs on-site, They played a key role in bringing this cabin accommodation available, hot issue to light. It has taken energy and showers and kitchen facilities. commitment. We would now dearly love to — Adult $12, $5 see Cost that same energy andChild commitment used to help take Kaipara forward.

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Commissioners are relieved that the report is now out. The strong message we are getting from most parts of the Kaipara community is simply to “get on with it” and ensure Kaipara remains on track to recovery. That is what we intend to do and we thank you for your ongoing support.

behaviour?

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a plateau above the bay.

5. Can ratepayers now have confidence in There are with plenty of tent spaces and Kaipara District Council? it is an ‘open secret’ that this now is a great Absolutely. Kaipara District Council is place to fish.

Pack your surfcaster and a fundamentally different and vastly enjoy.organisation with new improved Kitchen and facilities await so management and picnic governance in place.

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John Robertson Chair of Commissioners

6. Do you believe building the Mangawhai away! wastewater scheme was the right thing Cost to do? $18 for 2 adults Yes. The OAG report found it was the right Under 5s FREE thing to do. But the way it was done was flawed on a multitude of levels.

Key conclusions of the OAG report

What we can learn from the wastewater project

Summaries of the Auditor General’s report are available from Council’s offices in Dargaville and Mangawhai and a full copy of the report can be viewed at either Council office or the Dargaville Library. The report is also available on-line at www.oag.govt.nz/2013/ mangawhai

The Auditor-General has noted a number of ‘lessons’ to be learned from the enquiry into the Mangawhai wastewater scheme. They include:

Pahi Motor Camp Below is a summary of the key conclusions of the report.

• Kaipara District Council (KDC) was correct when it decided Mangawhai needed a reticulated sewerage system.

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Accountability Public entities (like councils) must be • The audit work from Audit NZ during meticulous about legality; that good the period 2006 – 2009 was “subrecord-keeping is essential; that standard” and “inadequate”. workshops can supplement but not Located on a little spit of land • The Office of the Auditor-General extending out into the waters of replace formal council meetings, and that found nothe evidence suggesting Kaipara, Pahi Motor Camp has contractors need to be tied into public criminalaactivity. well deserved reputation as a sector accountability mechanisms. relaxing and The Auditor-General alsoscenic madespot. comment Governance

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• The sewerage system is functioning wharf, boat ramps and a shelteredunderstand their role and stick to it; that Her report says: things we for well and has capacity for growth. inner“Many harbour thatthat is great common sense is important; that it’s might have commented on as needing Totofind out more about the swimming, fishing and to boating. important • There were deficiencies in the way understand what assurance change have already changed in the wonderful and holiday KDC managed the overall project, is needed and where camping it will come from, All sites are level, some with intervening years. …. it is worth specifically facilities here in the Kaipara, contracted with various parties, sheltering trees — especially an and that audit committees can provide noting that KDC has changed. It has been visit www.kaipara.govt.nz and financed the scheme, took ownership historic Moreton Bay Fig tree, saiduseful support. restructured and has new senior click on Community Spaces in to be one of the ten largest trees in of the assets and more. There was management, the elected members have been Management the world. an inadequate focus on its public the drop-down Services tab. replaced by Commissioners, it has a new There are limits to contracting out; that sector obligations and accountability, Further details about individual Enjoy modern amenities to complement your stay,auditor, such asand a children’s playground, wellit has instituted many internal project governance and management is informal approach to appointedincluding kitchen, an on-site store, filtered water supply and laundry. camp are available reviews and implemented new systems.” important, and grounds public entities must have decision-making, the use of Council through this website.

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to their sphere (that is, Kellys Bayofiscompetence a small rural seaside not get involved inwith things they don’t beautiful community a stunningly understand). beach, facing east toward the sunrise on

the majestic Kaipara Harbour.

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Powered Sites — $30 for two people Lessons for auditors They must understand the entity as a whole, assess the strength of the management control environment, and that good and open communication between the auditor and entity is vital.

Lessons for accountability agencies That agencies need to talk to one another; that it’s important to keep an eye on the big picture and that you cannot assume people know an agency’s role and how it works.

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MANGAWHAI

Magical Mangawhai rich in local history A thriving community spurred by land development and coastal sections, with a wide range of community activities, including a golf club and country club.

Mangawhai is at the south west extent of the Mangawhai Harbour, on the east coast of the Kaipara.

In the early and mid 19th century, Mangawhai Harbour was one of the main access points for the region.

Later in the 19th century, settlers would travel by boat from Auckland to Mangawhai, walk to Kaiwaka, and then travel on the water again across the Kaipara Harbour.

It has a rich and varied history, beginning with the Maori settlements, through to the early English settlers with their gum digging, shipping and kauri milling in the late 1800s to the present day as a popular seaside holiday destination, and home to many artists and craftsmen, lifestylers who contribute to the thriving chocolate making, avocado, wine and olive oil industries, and young families looking for a more relaxed way of life.

In summer Mangawhai buzzes with holiday home owners and tourists enjoying the many activities on offer.

There are five beaches within a 15-minute drive and whether it is sailing, fishing, surfing or just lazing on the golden expanses of sand, choice is not a problem.

The Mangawhai Surf Lifesaving Club runs a popular summer programme of family-oriented beach activities; the entertainment featuring top New Zealand bands at the historic harbourside tavern is legendary and the Golf Club hosts many open tournaments while bowls and petanque are available at the adjacent Bowling Club.

The annual summer carnival is held every January 2nd and is hugely popular for its full day of sideshows, stalls, displays and entertainment.

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With its close proximity to Auckland, Whangarei, and on the threshold of the Kaipara district, it is an ideal base to explore the wider region — just an hour or so from Dargaville, with the iconic Kauri Museum en route, to the sweeping beaches of the west coast,

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The nearby Mangawhai township boasts fine dining, entertainment and a range of stores to keep your chilly bin full and your BBQ sizzling.

Mangawhai Heads Camp Ground offers the ‘real Kiwi holiday experience’, with 90 powered and 110 non-powered campsites available, as well as two self-contained cabins and a full suite of kitchen and ablution facilities. Casual and annual concession sites and off-site caravan storage available.

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M A U N G AT U R O T O

Facelift for the future of Maungaturoto u by Paul Campbell

Maungaturoro is the first stop on State Highway 12 leading into the Kaipara from the Brynderwyn turnoff and having just celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Albertland settlers who founded the vibrant farming community, the town has a positive outlook on the future.

There was a great deal of infrastructure work leading up to the 150th party in November.

Transit rose to the occasion with a $750,000 roading makeover — a scheduled job which was gently massaged to precede the town festivities.

Local businesses and home owners also rose to the occasion and there was substantial redecoration and landscaping work carried out which has settled down to give Maungaturoto a definite community feel.

Local farmer Albie Paton headed the 150th committee and one of the enduring landmarks has become the wharf that was built to replace the tumbledown piles that marked the site where the early settlers stepped ashore from the Otamatea River.

“Now the town can boast a great little boat launching pad, as well as the wharf which looks like becoming a popular swimming and fishing spot, when the tide is in,” said Albie. “Enjoy the walkway from the wharf amongst the beautiful landscape and environment and get fit too!

“The grand parade from the wharf area to the Country Club highlighted the amenities we have to offer as well. There was huge support from community groups — the thriving St John ambulance volunteers, the fire party, the staff at Fonterra — this list just goes on and on.

“Other things happening around town include a book that’s now in preparation to mark the anniversary with the town in pictures, to become a great record to keep.

“Another innovation has been the establishment of the Maungaturoto Markets where you can purchase produce, arts and crafts on the first Friday of the month from 4–7pm at the Centennial Hall. ¢

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This ‘Real Kiwi Town’ is 150 years young u by Andy Bryenton

While the party celebrating Maungaturoto’s 150th birthday may be over, a sense of pride and a sense of history remain, making this town a must-see stop on any tour through the Kaipara.

local community are all in and around the main street, and branches of large national chains such as RD1, Carters and Four Square are all represented. The regional high school is situated here, as is a top-class sporting complex, home to the Otamatea Hawks rugby team.

Close to the harbour and the rolling hills of the northern Kaipara, yet just around the corner from State Highway One, Maungaturoto is the gateway to the Kauri Coast — and a town full of intriguing history as well! It’s an ideal jumping-off point to explore the coast around Whakapirau and Batley, and great for a stop-over before continuing on into the West. ¢

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p Fonterra is the largest employer in Maungaturoto

There’s certainly plenty for the town to be proud of right now, with culture and heritage meeting music and celebration this holiday season.

Undoubtedly the biggest event of the season in Maungaturoto will be a January 3 concert performed by acclaimed kiwi musicians Sons of Zion and Tomorrow People, supported

by Homai Te Pakipaki television show winner Chad Chambers. It’s set to be an evening of laid-back summertime grooves as the reggae-infused sounds of the Sons of Zion and the smooth tones of Tomorrow People create the perfect Kiwi summer atmosphere.

There could be few venues better for such a summertime classic. The Maungaturoto Hotel (hosts of the Two Drop tour show) have plenty of summers behind them providing great hospitality and entertainment. Founded amid much controversy, and the subject of one of the most intriguing political battles of the early 1900s, the hotel remains the only such building in New Zealand to almost be lost at sea — twice. Its fabled past and the bizarre circumstances of its construction formed the basis

of a play performed during the 150th anniversary celebrations, and it has become a historical landmark in its own right — quite aside from the grand old establishment’s modern reputation for entertaining events, parties and concerts.

Maungaturoto is also home to the Otamatea Repertory Theatre, recently featured on television in the series Showtime. This well-respected and entirely volunteer-run amateur theatre boasts amazing facilities and a team of very dedicated locals who have staged many stunning plays and musicals throughout the years. Recently they have completed a very successful run of their holiday pantomime 1001 Arabian Nights, telling the classic tales of magic, adventure, genies and heroes with a cast drawn from Maungaturoto’s farms, businesses and schools.

Maungaturoto’s best feature, however — and one which recommends it to many as a place to stay — is the strong sense of community spirit which residents share. A very active resident’s association hosts craft and produce markets monthly, and visitors

are always impressed with the bright, peaceful and friendly main street with its old-fashioned cafes, interesting shops and immaculately maintained gardens.

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PA PA RO A

Village in the valley A bustling farmers’ market every fortnight brings a carnival atmosphere to ‘the village in the valley — Paparoa — on SH 12 between Maungaturoto and Ruawai, but it is only one of the temptations for a lengthy visit.

Another in a string of settlements founded in pioneer days by the Albertlanders, Paparoa is a good base from which to visit The Kauri Museum, eight kilometres away in Matakohe.

The village boasts several bed and breakfast establishments, with a decided historical ambience.

The area is rich in history and was once a major shipping and boatbuilding centre of the Kaipara when the region was in its kauri milling heyday.

Attractions include the museum and historic Pahi with its excellent camping ground and boat launching area.

This anniversary weekend, Pahi will become a three-day carnival as the historic Pahi Regatta is held for the 127th year. As well as the B and B accommodation and a fine café and

nearby Cruiser restaurant, the Paparoa Hotel has just undergone a major refurbishment, offering atmospheric accommodation as well as dining and takeaway menus.

“Great pizzas to go, or enjoy our new dining room for a wide selection of al la carte choices,” says mine host, Justin Healey, who took over the pub as a change from milking cows.

Centred at the local community hall are a wide variety of activities, from Tai Chi to badminton.

Paparoa has some 300 residents in the village proper, but is experiencing a wider population surge, with the local library registering an influx of new families, attracted to life-style blocks within an easy drive of Auckland, and a true village lifestyle. ¢

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Sick of the Auckland rat race, Verity and Barry Baines moved to Paparoa in 2007.

Six years later, they haven’t looked back, having established a highly successful business growing olives and turning them into olive oil.

They were successful professionals in Auckland, with Mrs Baines working at Statistics New Zealand and her husband in the mortgage business. But Auckland’s traffic which often meant they had to be out of their Remuera home at 7am meant they were sacrificing their quality of life.

Mrs Baines says family factors also influenced their decision to come to Paparoa. “Barry’s brother, Martin, has farmed in the area for 40 years. And Barry knows the area well.”

In 2001 they bought 20 acres of land near Paparoa and moved a chapel from Remuera onto the property. After six years of commuting every weekend from Auckland, they decided to sell-up and move there full-time.

There were a number of reasons for going into olives. “I didn’t want animals,”

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says Mrs Baines. We did our homework and met people involved in the olive oil industry and decided it was for us.”

They planted 1,100 olive trees. “Barry dug holes for everyone of them.”

Their olives are har vested mechanically and sent to Wellsford for processing. Under the name of Chapel Olive Oil they produce three varieties of olive oil which they sell at markets and to restaurants and shops throughout Northland.

While olive oil has a limited market, Mrs Baines believes it has good prospects. “Olive oil is still seen as a boutique product. But the New Zealand public is slowly coming around to the fact we can produce high quality oils in this country.”

Six years after moving to Paparoa Mrs Baines and her husband are happy where they are.

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Tinopai fishing contest open to all anglers u by Paul Campbell

Where history abounds The Kauri Museum at Matakohe is the dominant edifice in an otherwise rural atmosphere, but the area has many other facets, combining the best of town and country.

The prospect of halcyon days on the magnificent Kaipara Harbour attracts an ever growing number of summer holiday visitors to the district.

p The Kauri Museum attracts visitors from around the world

p Anglers of all ages crowd the Tinopai wharf

Not least is the temptation of fresh seafood, with oysters, mussels, scallops, snapper, gurnard and many more marine delights there for the catching.

A highlight of the holiday calendar is always the Tinopai Fishing contest, a big event which is definitely being looked forward to. The annual contest is a great family day out and this year’s event on Saturday January 11, offers the perfect way to enjoy the best the Kaipara has to offer.

Funds raised on the day go towards supporting the Tinopai Primary School.

“This year there are great sponsors and heaps of prizes,” says school secretary, Judy Reid.

“We are hoping to raise money enough to buy a van for the school.

We have quite a few Year 7 and Year 8 pupils, and they are involved in sports.

With a van, we will be able to get them to events like netball, which is held in Dargaville, and to rugby at Paparoa, as well as other events in the area.

As well as prizes, including top of the

line fishing and marine equipment for adults fishing both inside the harbour and out in the open ocean, the children are not forgotten.

“Entry is free for the children’s competition — those aged five to 13 — to catch the biggest sprat,” says Judy.

“For adults the entry into the contest is $30.”

In past years, funds raised in the contest have gone to provide the school with computers and in another year, a week-long trip for students, showing them ‘life outside Tinopai’ in a full schedule of educational visits and activities.

Tickets for the contest are on sale at Hunting and Fishing, Noel Radd Motors, Jacques 4 Square, Challenge Ruawai, GAS Paparoa and the Tinopai Store.

“They will also be on sale at the school from 6am on the day,” says Judy.

“Grab a ticket and have fun supporting the school and the children with a fun day out. There will be plenty of prize giving fun, food and entertainment too.” ¢

There’s fine dining and boutique accommodation at Matakohe House, a spacious Top Ten Holiday Park for campers, motor homes, and which also provides cabins. The Gumdiggers Café does a brisk lunch trade for museum visitors with a time budget in mind.

While the museum concentrates on history, memories of pioneer days abound everywhere. The old village shops which line the road through Matakohe — once the main road until a new bypass opened — have shuttered shopfronts these days, but house a variety of activities including arts and crafts. In Wharf Road, the stately kauri villa that was home to the

pioneering Smith family for more than a century is open by appointment. At the end of Wharf Road you can still see at low tide, the imprint of pilings from the one-time quarter-mile long steamer wharf, echoing the days when Kaipara Harbour was a highway to Auckland and the world.

The area around the museum is now home to many lifestyle blocks, and the well-attended primary school is evidence of many young families now making their homes there.

The museum commemorates the huge kauri forests that once covered Northland and is a ‘must see’ internationally renowned attraction. ¢

Roper & Jones M ATA K O H E O P P O R T U N I T Y

Time for a change in pace. Relocate to Matakohe and become your own boss. Matakohe Holiday Park is set on tranquil, easy 1.2ha just a short drive from famous Matakohe Museum. Includes 4 selfcontained units, 3x1 room accommodation and 24 powered sites. Price $780,000 GC. Adjoining the park is a 2.62ha easy contoured block with 4 bay shed and dam water for stock, $190,000+GST. But wait there’s more… 2.59ha easy contoured bare block with great rural and water views.

Price $165,000+GST. SHEILA BOOn 027 498 5651 110 Victoria St, Dargaville 143 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto

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5 Church Rd, RD 1Matakohe 0593 Ph: 09 431 7417 www.kaurimuseum.com

Ralph & Gary Weber 241 Matakohe West Rd, Matakohe Call Ralph 021 073 9368 or Gary 09 431 7498

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RUAWAI

Flowing with the tide of economic change u by Joanne Speechly

Ruawai, Two Waters, the Kumara Capital of the World — whatever you know it as, the little Northern Wairoa town is a hub of cattle farming and kumara growing. However, as farms amalgamate and people come and go, the face of Ruawai industry is changing and the humble ‘capital’ is holding its own.

James Lucas established Portstar Plastics ten years ago and says it was a no brainer to set up a manufacturing business in a small, rural town.

“I’m originally from Ruawai and I knew that I could get good quality staff here. There was no industry at the time and I knew that if I could provide good employment then people would stay in their job.

“There is little point in Ruawai people travelling to Dargaville for work in search of more money and the problem with working in Whangarei or Auckland, is that people tend to go from one job to the other. In Ruawai, we eliminate all that and that’s why I still have all my original staff.”

Ruawai Promotions and Development chairperson, Bruce Crompton, believes that businesses in Ruawai are fighting back. Servicing the farming community is no longer the core focus and this has given local industry a life of its own.

“In the last couple of years, the local economy has stabilised. The higher dairy payout is attracting new people, new employees and new ideas and lower

house prices are bringing people from the bigger centres.

“There’s also the natural attributes, such as good fishing, and we’re well located in the Northern Wairoa — only an hour from Whangarei and an hour a half from Auckland.”

Of his own business, Crompton Engineering, Mr Crompton says business is stable and possibly on the rise, with an increase in manufacturing.

However, behind the new industry, cattle farming and kumara growing are still mainstays that facilitate the community’s growth.

“Nothing has changed when it comes to the people of Ruawai — the faces may have but the great, communityminded attributes have not,” says Kaipara Kumara managing director, Anthony Blundell.

Established in 1969, Kaipara Kumara now employs about 30 full-time and part-time staff.

“The great thing that we have been able to contribute to, is helping young people get their first job and come to grips with being in a workforce. Many of these young people have moved onto

p Ruawai, the kumara capital of the world

careers outside of the district but most do not forget where they started.

“A key benefit for families moving into the area are the great education facilities — Ruawai Kindergarten, Ruawai Primary School and Ruawai College —

which are all punching above national averages.”

Ruawai, it seems, is a living example of how traditional industry can work alongside new ideas to provide a small town with economic stability. ¢

Real Estate Businesses for Sale

Dargaville WELL ESTABLISHED printing & custom frame-making business, centrally located $150,000+gst. First National Dargaville 09 439 7295.

PRIME COMMERCIAL property for sale — Office/Showroom space ready for your new business venture $635,000+gst.

First National Dargaville 09 439 7295.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING for sale with real potential! This property has a building with 260m2. Ideal for retail outlet. $380,000+gst. First National Dargaville 09 439 7295.

EX HEALTH FOOD Shop — commercial property. 118a Victoria Street. Start your own business, be your own boss.

You can move in straight away. Good footpath traffic and parking. Ray White Jean Johnson Realty 09 439 7575.

60 JERVOIS STREET — just $115,000! Great location for small business. Has a history of a dairy come take-away.

Located at the corner of Jervois Street & Gray Streets, plenty of parking. Don’t miss this opportunity. Land area approx 516m2 Building approx 91m2. Ray White Jean Johnson Realty 09 439 7575.

100 VICTORIA STREET — $225,000. Prime Main Street Location! Selling below G.V. Excellent Window Showcase.

Lots of storage. Land Area 751m2. Site Cover 200m2.

Category Commercial Retail. Floor area top and bottom 300m2. Ray White Jean Johnson Realty 09 439 7575.

LBM SERVICES & Landscaping Supplies — business and land. 6 & 8 Liverpool Street. Business freehold industrial land, includes 2 sections 1800m2. High stud covered concrete storage, work area, 21 storage bins, office, toilet block, lock up concrete block storage room, high volume water port (household water). Two options: Buy package or Buy Business Plant and Stock for $165,000 and lease land and buildings owned by LBM Services for $375 per week +GST. Ray White Jean Johnson Realty 09 439 7575.

EX HEALTH FOOD SHOP

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

EX GARDEN CENTRE property in Gladstone Street, Dargaville — suitable for a wide range of activities, small hardware store etc. Good access and parking. Call McKay Family Properties 09 439 8305.

SMALL SHOP 8 in arcade between Victoria & Parenga Streets.

Approx 500m2 in Parenga Street (alongside the Riverbank parking area) in solid concrete building. Call McKay Family Properties 09 439 8305.

Maungaturoto INDUSTRIAL ZONED LAND & Buildings — Section 2259m2.

One building total area 341m2 comprising: 3 bays, storage, staff facilities. SHW location, customer parking. Single and 3 phase power. Currently a well established 30 year local panel shop business with paint shop lessee. Call Leanne Walker 021 431 619.

CONSIDERATION TO ALL OFFERS — Pre-1950’s, of mixed construction, corrugated iron walls, roof, timber purlins, sisalation and netting. A former cottage now totally enclosed and utilised as a lunch room, storeroom and amenities. Sink, bench, hot water heaters, two toilets, vanity and hand basin, storage. Call Keith Shadbolt 021 402 122.

INVESTMENT OR HOME AND INCOME — Commercial income, 6% return on listed sale price. Currently 3 retail/ office outlets and accommodation rented. Site plan and leases are available to viewers only. This building has recently undergone major changes and is in very good condition. Call Keith Shadbolt 021 402 122.

RETAIL OUTLET — Land and building, currently occupied.

Vendor will consider offers. Street level access, large 180m2 floor space plus basement storage. Tenant would like to remain in place if possible. Call Keith Shadbolt 021 402 122.

PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

100 VICTORIA STREET

Restaurants and Hospitality ICONIC COUNTRY HOTEL for Sale or Lease — Kaiwaka. The Three Furlongs long standing local and transient ‘watering hole’ with accommodation. State highway frontage. Easy drive to west and east coast beaches. A great opportunity to explore the hospitality business available as a leasehold business or full going concern with SAV & GST (if any). Full disclosure of accounts available on express enquiries of interest. Call Keith Shadbolt 021 402 122.

FUNKY FISH Baylys Beach icon. This famous restaurant and renowned music venue seats 40 patrons inside with a further 30 outside. Great opportunity. $550,000+gst. First National Dargaville 09 439 7295.

MATAKOHE HOLIDAY PARK on attractively landscaped 1.2ha. Well patronized by holidaymakers, scenic and close to popular beaches and fishing spots. $780,000. First National Dargaville 09 439 7295.

MATAKOHE HOUSE Stunning colonial style Café & B&B close to the award-winning Kauri Museum, a local tourist must-see location. $925,000+gst. First National Dargaville 09 439 7295.

Rural with First National Dargaville 09 439 7295 FREE RANGE EGG FARM — 3 chicken sheds for 14,000 birds each $795,000.

FANTASTIC FAMILY HORTICULTURAL BUSINESS — 1000m2 polyhouse in full production $695,000.

EFFECTIVE GRAZING BLOCK and rural retreat. Situated in the beautiful Matakohe $495,000.

DAIRY UNIT 62.1633ha milking 190 cows. Enjoy the rural lifestyle and be part of NZ’s booming dairy industry $975,000.

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Dargaville Lot 2 Skylark Close

$295,000

Dargaville 43 Plunket Street

$265,000

Baylys Beach 9 Ripiro Drive

$275,000

Brand New Still being built, choose your own colour scheme while being built. Easy care section 400m² or have option of buying next door section. 3 bedrooms with ensuite, internal access single garage + laundry. Warm sunny position. Now’s the time to buy.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20108 | 09 439 7575

Are You a Big Family Great 5 bedroom home. 4 upstairs, 1 downstairs, 2 bathrooms, extra large rumpus room or party room. Double garage automatic door opener, internal access. Free-standing fireplace with wetback. A must for you to consider. Close to schools, centre of town.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20298 | 09 439 7575

Beach Holiday Home!

Only 6 years young, well looked after 3 double bedrooms, ensuite, extra large front deck for entertaining, plus 2 bay shed. Nice rural outlook and only a short walk to the beach and The Funky Fish restaurant/cafe/bar. Short drive to popular west coast golf course.

Selling well below GV. Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20277 | 09 439 7575

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Dargaville 12–14 Ranfurly Street

Te Kopuru 844 Pouto Road

Charming Bungalow Plenty of character here, enclosed front porch. Close to schools, churches and shops. The property has 2 titles with large mature trees. 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, character entrance way. Internal access and much more.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com

Tranquility 2 double bedrooms upstairs with ensuites and another downstairs. Office on the elevated section with panoramic views of the Wairoa river from the pool. Rooms enjoy views of the grounds with small lake. Vegetable gardens, potting shed, garaging for 3 vehicles and work shop.

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20332 | 09 439 7575

Vendor on the Move!

Built in the 1960s, brick and block, 3 bedroom home with separate kitchen, combined lounge/dining, insulated floor and ceiling, aluminium joinery, HRV system and wood burner, garaging and workshop under house, carport, 875m² section.

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20332 | 09 439 7575 Offers over $225,000

Ray White Dargaville

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rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20343 | 09 439 7575 Price on application

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Baylys Beach 23 Seaview Road

$315,000

$475,000

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Dargaville 61 Norton Street

$365,000

Dargaville 13 Cobham Ave

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Baylys Beach 27 Ripiro Drive

$279,000

Beach Beauty 1980s’ 3 bedroom home with good size bathroom shower + bath.

New roof on house and garage. Lovely sunny back yard 1156m² section. Separate lounge, formal dining area. Close to beach and popular Funky Fish restaurant. Excellent tenants.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20346 | 09 439 7575

Feel Italiano 3 double bedroom plus office home, over looking the Northern Wairoa river. Very large master bedroom with ensuite. Charming kitchen, separate dining, lounge with views of the river and a new log burner. Section runs down to the water’s edge. Make an appointment to view.

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20336 | 09 439 7575

Baylys Beach Holiday Home 3 bedrooms plus large conservatory with lovely views. Use as a holiday home or retirement home. Just over one acre of land, more potential here, will consider leaving furniture there, to be negotiated.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz | 09 439 7575

Ray White Dargaville

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Affordable choices for a better lifestyle u by Andy Bryenton

The Kaipara region represents excellent value for home buyers, and a world of choices as well, spanning everything from investment properties to beachfront sections ready for a brand new home, established and productive farms, picturesque lifestyle blocks and well-appointed family homes close to schools and amenities.

While prices in Auckland continue to “I have been involved with real estate spiral upward, out of the reach of many here for more than 20 years, and first home buyers, the opportunities hence I have a sound knowledge and to enter the property market here understanding of the property market may never have been better. Looking in the Kaipara area,” says Jean. “I have at the numbers, it’s fair to say that a sold many houses over the years — person selling their Auckland suburban sometimes second or third time around home could easily afford to purchase due to people’s circumstances changing. a home here in the Kaipara, as well as My first house I sold in the Kaipara was a an operational business, and still have big four-bedroom home on a big quarter money left over for a new car or boat! acre section — for $45,000. That house would now be worth $200,000, and this It’s all a matter of perspective.

Jean Johnson, of Dargaville’s Ray still represents great value for money.”

Jean says that it’s not just local folks White real estate offices, is a ‘veteran’ of the local property market, who is of who are taking advantage of good prices the opinion that the Kaipara has more to in the market. offer than many people perceive.

“Our recent sales in Te Kopuru (a rural “House prices in the Kaipara are still village on the Pouto peninsula) have very reasonable, and although our rates increased from new people coming to have increased, we are still one of the the area — also Baylys Beach has seen cheapest areas in New Zealand to live,” a trend of new people either coming she says. “We have the best of both back or new people coming to settle in worlds — peace, quiet, no traffic lights, this area.” free parking and270mm affordable prices A quick at some of the listings 180mm high by wide, Hifor res PDF to belook supplied. town and country living. We have the available locally reveals a selection of lifestyle here!” homes which would tip the scales at a

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hefty price in the big city. Kauri villas, multi-acre blocks with plenty of ‘man cave’ shed space, old fashioned beach houses with lots of character, and very few homes without a full quarteracre section — some of them for under $200,000.

This time of the year many holidaymakers must surely be

looking at the value inherent in our local property market and weighing up their options to be near to the lakes, beach, fishing and countryside full-time.

The message from local real estate professionals is — go for it! The stressfree lifestyle you’ve always wanted is within your grasp here. ¢

West is best!

Baylys Beach Sections For Sale From $69,000 all services on site, all within walking distance to Beach and Cafes, Golf Course is approx 2 kms away.

With interest rates as low as they are and the excellent terms available, pay deposit now, settle later, then settle into classic West Coast Style.

Contact Agent

0800 311 322

John Powell 021 439 555

Dargaville Realty Limited Licensed REAA 2008

2.5 hours from Auckland. 10-15 minutes drive inland to Dargaville.

Craig Clement 021 461 668

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Agents for

Roper & Jones 309 West Coast Road

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65 Parore Street

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28 McKay Crescent

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22 Cobham Avenue

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3 double bedroom low maintenance home set on 2.326ha.

Large kitchen & spacious living. Double garage.

Spacious 3 bedroom home, regibbed, rewired, reroofed. In an elevated part of town. Close to all schools. 6x10 garage, plus a single. Great back yard.

Sunny 3 bedroom home, freshly painted on the inside. New kitchen & carpet.

Spacious modern kitchen. Lounge with views over town. Two entertaining decks. Single garage. Desirable no exit street.

Elevated easy care section.

$435,000

$249,000

$179,000

$269,000

72 Jervois Street

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5501 SH14

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11 Third Avenue

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66A Awakino Road

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3 double sized bedrooms, master with ensuite, walk in robe & private patio. Open plan separate lounge. 9x9 skyline garage + 2 garden sheds. Good sized section.

4 bedroom home, minutes to Dargaville. Huge basement includes laundry, shower, toilet, bedroom. 5 car garaging. Set on 2.023ha (approx).

Nera new brick & tile 4 bedroom home, master with ensuite.

Large living with modern kitchen. Internal access double garage.

Easy care section.

Modern 3 bedroom townhouse. Open plan sunny living. 1.5 bathrooms. Single internal access garage. Private patio. Close to the medical centre.

$245,000

$330,000

$239,000

$298,000

58 Montgomery Avenue

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3 bedroom home, tidy throughout, modern kitchen, great outdoor area and a fully fenced back yard for the kids. $179,000

293 Wahui Road

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69 Montgomery Avenue

First Choice Proven Results Rachael de Vries and FIRST NATIONAL A WINNING TEAM Txt or Phone Rachael on 021 943 900

Very private 3.5 acres with winding driveway with 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, on 4 levels. Double garage with internal access, decking on all levels. Landscaped gardens, BBQ area, fenced to 3 paddocks. $540,000

Te Kowhai Road – Ruawai

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3 bedroom home on 5631m2. New carpet throughout. Wet area bathroom. Excellent workshop. 2 bedroom sleepout type room.

Paddock for stock.

5 Plover

13 Mariner Cove – Tinopai

SOLD

87 Colville Road

SOLD

Looking forward to working with you in 2014

Wishing you all a safe & happy holiday season

SOLD

97 Parore Street

SOLD

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

14 Earl Street

196 Pouto Road

$235,000

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3943 SH12 – Ruawai

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Full flat section. 6x11 garage. 2 bedroom home. Separate lounge.

Fully fenced back yard. Garden shed. Covered patio at rear of house. $139,000

29 Phoenix Place

roperandjones.co.nz

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Fabulous elevated 3 bedroom family home in popular street.

Open plan living. Excellent deck off the lounge. Double garage.

7 Murdoch Street

SOLD

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Fabulous 12 year old home. Open plan living, modern kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, double garage, 1 room sleepout (type room) with shower and toilet. 22x8 workshop. Rural outlook. Set on 22,023m2 (½ acre). $200,000

51 Hokianga Road

SOLD

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67 Montgomery Avenue

SOLD

Church Street

SOLD

0800 311 322

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Whakapirau Only $475,000 you get a Lake view from private family home. This Modern home has been nicely decorated with open fireplace. Remote control to double garage and workshop with internal access. There’s an outside covered deck with side blinds plus an adjoining outside deck. Another deck from the separate bathroom. The master bedroom has ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe plus a CRT TV with set top box for Free to Air reception. Two 10,000 litre rainwater tanks connected together, plus a 5,000 litre header tank supplies the house via a high pressure pump. The house is insulated. Kitchen has dishwasher and microwave oven in central sink unit, a stainless steel fridge and 4 bar stools, plus 4 burner gas cooktop and an electric cooker. Clothes washer and Dryer stay. Code Compliance Certificate issued.

Macadamia nut orchards (70 mature trees), mature pines, a small Blackwood forest, a natural block with native trees and 2 grazing paddocks.

For Sale $475,000 View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22403 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22403 Beverley Morrison 0212 880 588 (09) 431 8820 beverley.morrison@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)

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Paparoa A stunning 180 degree outlook of the upper Kaipara Harbour inlets & surrounding rural land. Positioned for the view and privacy this Sovereign home boasts 200 sqm plus conservatory. Just six years old, it consists of four bedrooms, ensuite, spacious open living and attached double garage with internal access. Features Australian hardwood flooring & matching joinery, spacious & functional kitchen with little bonuses of under floor heating, wet back, HRV and more.

Multiple outbuildings include newer triple bay lean-to with one secured bay. Woolshed, yards and load ramp & other sheds with 3-phase & phone available here. Easy rolling land, 47 acres in two titles: 11 paddocks with 3 ponds. A well tended property throughout and a proud purchase to acquire.

For Sale as price plus GST on the remaining land or as a Going Concern. If your not sure please enquire about GST.

For Sale $790,000 View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22447 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22447 Leanne Walker 021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199 leanne.walker@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)

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Matakohe Tide at the boundary. Three Bedroom home on 11917m2. You will be IMPRESSED by the TRANQUILITY and native gardens this property has to offer. Short way down cul-de-sac. Tidal at bottom boundary, lay a net or go fishing in the inner KAIPARA HARBOUR. Home of the internationally acclaimed KAURI SETTLER MUSEUM. Good cafe and primary school in walking distance.

For Sale $269,000 View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR21798 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR21798 Keith Shadbolt 021 402 122 a/h 09 431 8646 keith.shadbolt@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)

Maungaturoto A great choice for your first family home or rental investment. Tidy, 4 bedrooms with storage/rumpus on a fully fenced 819m2 section. Polished floors, open fireplace & new exterior paint. North facing with pretty rural outlook. Easy walk to work, shops and schools from this handy location. Tenanted $250pw. Motivated Seller.

Central to main centres. Drive times approx: 15mins to Whakapirau Beach on the Kaipara, Wellsford 25mn, Whangarei 50mn, Auckland 90mn Maungaturoto Amenities: Pre-school, Primary & College plus Christian and Brethren Schools, Sports Facility, Theatre, Medical Centre, Library, Lotto, Gift shop, Cafe, Vet, Hardware, 4square, Awardwinning Sunshine Organics Store & more... http://arealnewzealandtown.blogspot.co.nz/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maungaturoto

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For Sale $218,000 View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22092 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22092 Leanne Walker 021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199 leanne.walker@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)

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Maungaturoto

Maungaturoto

On 13996m2, an immaculate 3 bedroom home, 7 paddocks of gentle contour. Ample shedding plus a large chiller for home-kill or flowers. Run a few animals or hone your horticultural talents. Situated off a tarseal road just out of a friendly rural township with great services schools & amenities. Phone me to explore the possibilities...

A beautiful secluded hideaway from the bustle of the big smoke. Air-conditioned to keep you comfortable all year round.

Spacious throughout with open plan living and tasteful decor with great chattels. 3 bedrooms, double garage with workshop, carport, separate bathroom, toilet, wet room and much more on 4 Hectares with a mix of lawn, grazing and pine tree plantation.

6kms from Maungaturoto village shops and services. 10 minutes from waters edge. Call me now to view.

For Sale $349,000 View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22401 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22401 Keith Shadbolt 021 402 122 a/h 09 431 8646 keith.shadbolt@raywhite.com

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Paparoa

51 A Whaka Street.

This is a pleasant, easy-care home. Still has some internal cosmetics to be done. Separate title on 420m2. New garage.

Currently rented @ $180.00/wk to long term tenant. Handy to all amenities. Suit 1st home buyers or retiring couple. $194,000 Owner will look at trade, swap and/or offers. Call me NOW!

A modern and sensible lifestyle arrangement with lots of benefits for its owner. A private and sheltered spot for this recent re-site of a young 3 bedroom Sunshine Home with extensive undercover decking for that summer entertaining.

New appliances and floorings plus new kitchen and bathroom fit. Fully fenced 2.07 hectare (5 acres) north aspect, with a patch of native trees and grazing. Close to village and harbour. Get comfortable, then move forward. View asap.

Drive times approx: Paparoa village 2 min, Pahi boat Launch 9 mins, SH One 20 mins, Dargaville 40 mins, Whangarei 40 mins, Auckland 90 mins

View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22199 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22199 Keith Shadbolt 021 402 122 a/h 09 431 8646 keith.shadbolt@raywhite.com

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$415,000 View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22453 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22453 Beverley Morrison 0212 880 588 a/h 09 431 8872 beverley.morrison@raywhite.com

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Maungaturoto

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale $349,000 View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22483 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR22483 Leanne Walker 021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199 leanne.walker@raywhite.com

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Open Home

Paparoa

Tinopai Ngatoto Road

Lots of potential for this farmlet. Re-site or build. Rear calves,raise chooks or miniature horses! Small outbuildings with power on site. East/West aspect 30 acres. Hillside contour with stands of mature native trees. Dam and creek water. Handy to village amenities yet private and rural with pretty elevated outlook. Realistic vendor asks realistic price. www.paparoa.org.nz/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaipara_Harbour

Unwind right here from the madness of the world and go fishing! All tide boat launch or fish from the wharf.

Set up base at this half acre site (2130m2) with views of trees and sounds of birds and in reach of the beach & harbour fishing grounds.

A modern home, 3 bedrooms, open plan living, sarked ceilings, extensive decking for that summertime entertaining and outdoor living. Carport, boat & car parking.

Still time to be in for the Tinopai Fishing Competition 11 January 2014 - but hurry. www.tides4fishing.comen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinopai

For Sale $185,000 View by appointment www.rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR21914 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR21914 Leanne Walker 021 431 619 a/h 09 431 6199 leanne.walker@raywhite.com

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December 20 - 2013 KAIPARA LIFESTYLER

Dargaville 28 Seaview Road

Dargaville 206 Victoria Street

Quality and Prestige at the Beach Only 4½ years old, Jennian Home, quality chattels throughout. 4 good sized bedrooms with ensuite, ranch slider opening out onto nice sunny patio area. 1 bedroom could be separated off for granny or teenager. Lovely workable kitchen, back parking area with lockable double garage. Only a short walk to popular west coast beach.

Life’s a beach.

$399,000

Good starter or investment

$198,000

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 jean.johnson@raywhite.com

Good size 130m² home, walking distance to town. 4 Large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate lounge, good sized kitchen. 1030m² section, has been returning $265 a week on rent. Needs a little TLC, so roll up your sleeves and come along for a look. House is vacant, so early possession is possible.

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 Licence 10008608 kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com

rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20287 09 439 7575

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Under $200,000

Te Kopuru 14 Clean Street

$189,000

Te Kopuru 29 West Coast Road

$160,000

Dargaville 19 Tirarau Street

$185,000

Affordable Tidy 1990s’ 3 bedroom home, flat easy care section. Extra large double garage + Laundry. Tank water + Sewage. Some river views. Warm sunny house. Tenanted at the moment, good for investment.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20330 | 09 439 7575

First Home Buyers or Investors 3 bedroom home requiring a little TLC. Good section, off street parking and a double garage. Vendor motivated so very negotiable.

Kelvin Windsor 027 570 4600 | kelvin.windsor@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20339 | 09 439 7575

Look Here!

Tidy 3 bedroom or 4th bedroom/sleep out. Located in the centre of town, some built-in furniture, fireplace with wet-back, built around 1930s. Good sized 820m² section. Tandem garage lockable with power. Short walk to shops.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20299 | 09 439 7575

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$180,000

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Dargaville 21 Portland Street

$198,000

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Ruawai 89 Dunn Road

$165,000

Great First Home Buy Or Rental Investment 3/4 bedroom large home, flat section, 2 toilets, Kent style fireplace, single garage, easy walk to town. Priced to sell.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20333 | 09 439 7575

Pretty as a Picture This delightful home on its own fully fenced immaculate grounds is only minutes walk to the shopping centre. Two double bedrooms, bathroom, separate shower, separate toilet with access from bathroom and hall, beautiful lounge/dining with bay window and French doors opening to a private courtyard with all day sun.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20338 | 09 439 7575

Cute and Cozy Relax in the country and enjoy this character bungalow house, hang your family photos on the picture rails, tank water + septic tank. Only a short distance to Ruawai schools. Priced to sell now.

Jean Johnson 027 499 6493 | jean.johnson@raywhite.com rwdargaville.co.nz/dar20327 | 09 439 7575

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DARGAVILLE

A great place to live u by Colin Patterson

When Joseph Dargaville and his family arrived in the Northern Wairoa in 1871, he was immediately impressed by the area’s potential.

The wide river gave the area easy access to the sea. Its resources of timber from kauri and other species were virtually untapped, as was its kauri gum. Joseph Dargaville saw his chance, leasing four acres alongside the Kaihu River from local chief Parore Te Awha. He set up a trading post and established a timber business.

The following year Joseph Dargaville bought the 171-acre Tunatahi Block from Parore and others and established a settlement bearing his name at the junction of the Kaihu and Wairoa rivers.

He put money into the town, building wharves and tramways. His timber business and store expanded so quickly that by 1876 he was said to employ 400 people.

When he died suddenly at sea in 1896 while returning from a business trip to Britain, Joseph Dargaville had left a substantial legacy. His vision led to the establishment of substantial industries in the extraction of timber and kauri gum in Northland.

141 years after Joseph Dargaville bought land in the Kaipara, the township named after him is the district’s seat of

local government and also the gateway to the Kauri Coast and Waipoua Forest.

According to the 2013 Census, Dargaville has a population of 4251.

Located on the junction of state highways 12 and 14, the town has three primary schools, one intermediate and a high school. Dargaville has a hospital and medical centre, while its community facilities include a town hall, a museum and Northland’s only 50-metre swimming pool.

And it’s only 14km from the centre of town to Baylys Beach on the west coast. Baylys is an entry point to Ripiro Beach, which at more than 100km is New Zealand’s longest drivable beach.

Although Dargaville does not have the excitement of Auckland, it has a more comfortable pace of life. There are no traffic lights, parking meters and no congestion. Dargaville’s business centre has a wide choice of goods and services to meet your needs. And Whangarei is less than an hour away. Dargaville is a place that has attracted people from all over New Zealand. Housing is affordable and the weather’s great. Find out for yourself how good Dargaville is! ¢

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DARGAVILLE

Historic tavern with a story to tell u by Andy Bryenton

If these walls could talk, the history of Dargaville would be brought to a very lively form of life indeed.

The Northern Wairoa Hotel has stood at the heart of the ‘town by the river’ for well over a century, and even this, it’s second iteration, is a historic place in its own right with stories to tell. Most of them would reflect good times, music and dancing too — because this busy hotel, bar, TAB and restaurant has been seen by generations as a convivial meeting place and a haven for travellers.

Established in the days of the kauri trade, when the river was alive with tall ships (and the streets filled with

rough-and-ready gumdiggers, sailors and timbermen), the original Northern Wairoa hotel resembled nothing more than a grand old Wild West saloon. The old timber building succumbed to fire in the 1920s, but not before earning a reputation for hospitality and good hearty food.

The current establishment dates back to that art-deco-era rebuild, and it stands as a fine example of the classic Kiwi alehouse and hostelry. With rooms ranging from the tidy and comfortable

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to the ornate and stately, the Northern Wairoa Hotel has accommodated all manner of travellers, from rambunctious back-country traders to model-T driving early motorists, all the way up to today’s holidaymakers and backpackers.

Recent restorations and upgrades have seen live music return to the hotel in a big way, with this year’s concert by local musicians Soljah heralding the reopening of what was once the hotel’s ballroom. This impressive space now

serves as a full-service restaurant — and sometimes a large-capacity entertainment venue.

The Northern Wairoa has seen many ‘firsts’ during its century or more of history — including being the delivery address for the nations first ever airmail delivery.

But some things have remained the same — cold beer, hot, hearty Kiwi tucker and good times will never go out of fashion. ¢

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DARGAVILLE

A great place to do business Jo’S From one quarterly publication, a visitor’s guide to Northland attractions, to seven regional newspapers covering most of New Zealand’s rural area has been a quantum leap in seven years for Dargaville publishing company, NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd.

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p A cross-section of skills — just some of the team from North South Multimedia’s Dargaville office

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Currently we have a staff of 35, with 25 of them in Dargaville and are expecting to add to that number over the year ahead.

“Our flagship publication, the Kaipara Lifestyler, is a local publication for Kaipara people and we are keeping our investment in the district.

“As we add further publications to our stable, modern communications mean that the bulk of the job creation and workforce stays in Dargaville.

“Whoever said, business is business got it wrong, business is about people, and we have a great team.” ¢

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The company now has offices in Darfield and West Melton in Canterbury which are operating as the company’s main sales centres. This means being involved in the rapidly expanding economic development in Christchurch — and in turn is creating jobs in their production centre in Dargaville. A win, win for everybody.

The NorthSouth Multi Media operation is probably best summed up by the words of its general manager, Deb Wright.

“I have been with the company around 9 years now and I do take ownership of it. It’s ‘my baby’ but it is always a team operation,” she says.

“We are a local company creating local jobs and we are also investing in on-going job training opportunities.

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Founded by Dargaville couple, Allan and Patricia Mortensen, the company started expanding with its flagship publication, the monthly Kaipara Lifestyler, now a weekly.

Today, NorthSouth Multi Media has a stable of seven newspapers — the Kaipara Lifestyler, Northern Farming Lifestyles, Waikato Farming Lifestyles, Taranaki Farming Lifestyles, Manawatu Farming Lifestyles, Canterbury Farming, and the most recently established, The Record, a weekly newspaper servicing Rolleston, West Melton and Darfield in Canterbury.

“This in fact means we are producing in excess of 2.5 million newspapers a year from our Dargaville-based business,” said Mr Mortensen.

“Integral to this has been the huge support we have received from our advertisers and readers, and it just shows that Dargaville has the climate for businesses to succeed. Modern high speed communications mean our staff enjoy the lifestyle of a country centre, with the workplace sophistication of a capital city.

“The depth of support for our publications was demonstrated in the introduction of Northern Farming Lifestyles in April 2008. Shortly after it appeared, demand saw its circulation double from some 15,000 copies to 33,300 now finding their way to every rural delivery address from the Auckland harbour bridge to Cape Reinga.”

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DARGAVILLE

Northland Field Days bring big benefits to Kaipara u by Colin Patterson

When in 1985 the Dargaville Jaycees decided to organise an event to bring farmers and townies together, few could have envisaged how much it would grow.

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More than 80 exhibitors came exclusively — to farmers. More than to the Dargaville Race Course for 550 exhibitors — many from out of town the event. Despite pouring rain, the — are expected to display their wares event was declared a roaring success during the three-day event. With so many and a decision made to repeat it the exhibitors and spectators descending following year. on Dargaville, the town’s hotels, motels, Now almost 29 years later, the guest houses, caravan parks and camp Dargaville Jaycees are no more. But grounds have been booked out for months. While there the Northland Field have been no studies Days have gone from More than 550 to confirm it, Northland strength to strength.

Field Days are probably The 2014 Field exhibitors — worth millions to the Days will take place many from out Kaipara every year. at Awakino Point Event administrator from February 27 of town — are Meagan Edmonds to March 1 and are expected to expected to attract says bookings for the 25,000 spectators 2014 Field Days sites display their throughout the are ‘really good’. wares during the three days.

Community groups three-day event. will be on hand during The Northland Field Days have grown to the events to help such an extent it is with parking. now the second largest agricultural Ms Edmonds says the Field Days show in the country, only bettered by website is being updated so patrons the National Field Days at Hamilton’s can find out before they come what Mystery Creek. Businesses from up is happening and where. People and down the country will descend can also book tickets online helping on Dargaville to show their wares and them avoid long queues at the sell their products, mostly — but not front gate. ¢

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B A Y LY S B E A C H

Holiday park owner lapping up life at Baylys u by Colin Patterson

Asked why she and her family moved from Blenheim to Baylys Beach, Trish Rolfe says ‘it just sort of happened’.

She and her husband Mark had just built a truck stop. “The paperwork took four years. It just got too big for us.”

So they sold it to a developer and came to Northland on holiday.

“We saw the Baylys Beach Holiday Park was for sale. We thought we’d give it a go.”

The original plan was for her husband’s cousin to run it. “But his wife texted me and said the timing’s not right.”

So Mr and Mrs Rolfe bought their nine and 11year old children to have a look and they fell in love with it. p Trish Rolfe — owner of Baylys Beach Holiday Park Four months later the One of the best parts of the job is family moved north and became the that Trish gets to meet people from all camp’s new owners.

“I didn’t know anybody up here over the world. “The first timers can’t —not a soul. It was difficult for my believe that this place is here. We’re the daughter, with new schools and hidden jewel of the Kaipara.” making new friends. But Dargaville After seven years at Baylys Beach High School has been very good for Trish says there are no regrets. Her my kids.” daughter, now 16, runs the horse

trekking business attached to the holiday park. They also hire out quad bikes. “For our children’s sake it’s the best thing we could have done. Baylys is such a healthy environment. I can’t think of a better place to live than Baylys beach. The people are wonderful.”

And while most of us are enjoying a relaxing break over Christmas, Trish and her family will be working long hours keeping their guests happy. But she’s not concerned. “I love being with people who are enjoying themselves. It’s really lovely.” ¢ BAYLYS BEACH HOLIDAY PARK

AFTER 13 YEARS ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE...

Experience the west coast Taste Kumara where it’s grown ~ Enjoy Surfing or Fishing ~ Explore the Kauri Forest and say hello to Tane Mahuta ~ Visit the pristine Kai Iwi lakes ~ Learn about the area’s rich heritage in the local museums ~ or just relax and let the pressures of life disappear.

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KAI IWI/TROUNSON

A move from the heart “It was August 2010 when we first noticed Waipoua Lodge for sale and ventured north for our first encounter with the grand old lady.”

Lodge owner Fran Farrant and her husband Ian had an affinity with the Waipoua Forest and Dargaville having spent a couple of “wonderful breaks” there at Kauri House Lodge. “Our priorities for our move were a low maintenance, small dwelling which we could open up onto decks in summer and close down in winter, with enough land to be self sufficient in vegetables and perhaps run a few animals. Our guests often ask us how we came upon moving to Waipoua Lodge and we have to respond that it did not fit the criteria from any perspective.

What Waipoua Lodge did do was to open a door through which our hearts walked — we fell in love with the beautiful old homestead, the history and of course the natural environment. But with sound business hats on, we took off the rose coloured glasses.

“We moved in and had our first guest just five days later. Neither of us had seriously been in the hospitality business before. Ian had worked at the Hotel Intercontinental to fund himself through University and we both enjoyed cooking and entertaining. These skills coupled with our strong corporate,

financial and customer service backgrounds were pretty much all we had in our toolbox!

“In three years we have hosted over 1,300 guests, had an exponential learning curve, maintained our Qualmark 5 Star status, plus added the Qualmark Enviro Gold Award, TripAdvisors’ Travellers Choice Award for Best Luxury Hotel, Best Small Hotel and Best Service, plus been a finalist in the Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards. Hard work? You bet! It is a 24/7 business and you have to love it to be able to survive in the aftermath of the global economic recession.

“The market is highly competitive and if you are not delivering the best you possibly can then someone else will get the business. Today’s environment is definitely online and without a strong and professional online presence you will not be found plus you will be judged on what you present.

“We have achieved great accolades, amazing guest feedback and bookings growing each year. However the Kauri Coast is to some extent a hidden gem. Our involvement in the Kauri Coast Tourism Development Trust is

New Council Facilitator wants to hear community voices The Council has the goal of “working with the people and businesses of Kaipara to encourage community and economic development”.

Councils with a community development focus work “with” rather than “for” communities. That is where Darlene comes in. Darlene can assist communities and community groups by partnering with them to help them to develop and provide their own facilities and services which in turn helps to build strong and vibrant communities.

Darlene wants to make the process of dealing with Council easier for community groups and individuals.

She says the Council has already held community planning sessions in Baylys Beach, Tinopai and Pahi. More are planned, with dates yet to be confirmed.

Ms Lang came to the Council after spending four years as a community facilitator with Te Runanga O Ngati Whatua based in Dargaville. “It was a project that was coming to an end,” she says of her previous job. “I applied for this one because it was right up my alley - I want to help communities and help rebuild trust in the Council.”

As in any region of such wide geographical area, “communities”

p Waipua Lodge offers a stay to remember

p Fran and Ian Farrant

our way of supporting tourism as part of the economic growth for the area which clearly could provide some great opportunities for those looking to come and live and work in tourism based businesses. Our own future plans include next year reinstating the various

restaurant and online licences which will once again see Waipoua Lodge open to the local non-guest community to allow this historic homestead to again be the venue for special celebrations and functions, including a new garden marquee setting for weddings.” ¢

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY

From the team at the

LIFESTYLER

Kaipara

Darlene Lang

is certainly the right word. From the seaside holidaymakers and bach owners of Mangawhai to the farmers of the Kaipara’s rural heartland (and all kinds of groups, organisations and societies in between), it’s the job of Council to reach out, to metaphorically build bridges and to help make things happen.

Darlene is determined to get stuck in.

“I’ve already got a lot of contacts in the community. I want to do what I can to help people to achieve their goals. It’ll be a learning curve for me. But if people are prepared to go on the journey then I’m prepared to help them.”

If you would like to contact Darlene phone Kaipara District Council on 09 439 3123.

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KAI IWI/TROUNSON

In our beautiful backyard u by Joanne Speechly

As part of this year’s Save Kiwi Week, the Department of Conservation and Kiwis for kiwi hosted seven guided night walks at Trounson Park. The impressive turnout was a coup for the conservation groups and they are urging more people to take an interest in native bird life in the Kaipara.

“We were rapt with the turnout and they have started to grow exponentially. there were lots of local people, which “The track on Waoku Coach Road is is what we wanted — that engagement a tramping track and people can walk with the community,” says DOC kiwi along it, take their tents and camp out, ranger, James McLaughlin, of the kiwi then they can hear the kokako first thing night walks. in the morning.

“However, people don’t need to wait The best time is during September for a guided tour — they can go for a or just post the breeding season, walk around the track at Trounson Park around February.” any night. It’s important for people to The walking track has an easy gradient remember to stay on the track, because and runs through the middle of plenty of of the risk of transferring kauri dieback, kokako territories. It is a public track but and we ask that people use lights with for courtesy reasons people are asked a red light filter and observe the kiwi to contact Toni Browne on 09 439 5097 rather than chase for access through their property. Toni them down! also has backpacker “Seeing kiwis We are one of accommodation can be a bit hit and the few areas miss, par ticularly available in an that have a during breeding old farmhouse. season, but you’re The second healthy kiwi Waima Kokako Block almost guaranteed population and population is smaller to hear them on any — about ten pairs given night.” that is down It is recommended covering roughly 160 to a lot of hard that people walk in hectares at the end of small groups of four the Taita Bridle Track. work from DOC. “It’s a two to three or five and take a slow stroll around the track, hour walk up the listening for kiwi movements and calls. Oraora saddle where a rough campsite Torches with red cellophane over them is found, so bring a tent.

“The track is tough in places but make an excellent light for the occasion.

“We are one of the few areas that well marked and the best time to hear have a healthy kiwi population and kokako is early morning during spring that is down to a lot of hard work from and late summer.”

DOC,” says Kiwi for kiwi Western rep, Due to the success of the Mataraua/ Tracy Hayward.

Waipoua kokako population, five kokako Perhaps a lesser known but equally pairs have been transferred to the Puketi special bird is the kokako and the Forest, where the Puketi Trust has its Kaipara’s West Coast boasts the only own intensive pest control programme. two surviving populations in Northland. There are plans for another five pairs “The Mataraua and Waipoua Kokako to be transferred in the Puketi Forest Block population is in 800 hectares, in 2014. up near Tutamoe village on the Waiuku The kokako is the bird on the $50 Coach Road. Four kokako pairs were note and they are renowned for the discovered in the Mataraua Forest in clarity and volume of their song, which 1984 and now, due to rat, stoat and carries far across the forest. possum control, that number is up In the early morning, a pair may sing around 50 pairs. Since the kokako rose a duet for up to half an hour with other above that really low population density, kokako joining in to form a ‘bush choir’.

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TE KOPURU/POUTO

A warm welcome in sunny Aratapu

The Pouto peninsula is a playground of outdoors pursuits — from horse treks to motocross, fishing to beachcombing and so much more.

With locations such as Kellys Bay, Pouto Point and the magnificent Ripiro Beach coast, this unspoiled gem of the Kaipara is only a few minutes’ drive from Dargaville, and a world away from the stress and bustle of the big city.

The little town of Aratapu sits at the gateway of the peninsula — it’s name in Maori translates to ‘sacred path’.

Nowadays the township itself is small, even by comparison to neighbouring

Te Kopuru, but there was a time when this area was part of a thriving timber trade, sending logs out to sea for the merchant and naval fleets of Britain.

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From the roaring open fireplace in the taproom which welcomes travellers in the chill of winter, through to the sunny garden bar which beckons in warmer weather, attention to detail is the key to this unique hotel, bar and restaurant’s charm. With historical workmen’s tools on the walls in the lounge, chilipepper party lights adorning a row of shady umbrellas out on the deck and well-appointed facilities for overnight guests, welcomes don’t come much warmer anywhere!

A quick look at the menu from the Aratapu’s excellent restaurant also highlights another point of difference.

As Donice hails from the US state of Texas, there are many regional delights to be sampled which have a distinctly Texan or New Orleans theme.

Next to mouthwatering lamb shanks and lasagne you’ll find such fusion favourites as a homemade kumara bread muffaletta — salami, ham, cheese and olive chutney New Orleans style, but with a Kaipara twist. The Texan ribs are also a surefire winner! ¢

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A home for off-road action The Kaipara district is renowned for outdoor activities, and perhaps few more so than motocross and ATV trail riding.

Every weekend it’s no surprise to see flat-deck utes carrying serious off road machines to and from the trails, and when a local school in this part of New Zealand needs to think of a fund-raiser, many turn to a trail ride for the family instead of the more traditional bake sale or sausage sizzle.

All this dirt-riding action needs a place to call home — a top-quality track to hone racing skills for the big leagues, and a springboard for learning new skills and confidence.

In 2010 that home was established in Redhill, and the Dargaville Motocross and ATV club was born.

Meeting on the 3rd Sunday of every month at the custom-built Redhill track, the club boasts eight categories of riders, from mini-track novices still in primary school, all the way up to racers who compete with the nation’s best.

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At the heart of health services in the Kaipara is the Dargaville Hospital and the Medical Centre (located at the hospital) where a variety of health providers and dedicated staff work together for the good of the community.

The Kaipara Health Centre was opened on February 26th, 2000, and was the first of its kind in New Zealand, owned 46% by people of Kaipara and 54% by Northland Health.

The skilled medical care some take for granted, is one more good reason for living in Kaipara.

“Our community has always been passionate about our hospital and primary healthcare services and will do what it takes to retain services locally,” says the chief executive of the Kaipara Community Health Trust, Debbie Evans.

“We are an active group. The Town Hall has often been overflowing with members of the public expressing their opinions on health services — we’re happy to jump on a plane to Wellington if that needs to happen — and we are also just as happy to put our hands in our pockets and collectively fundraise and purchase ‘gold star’ pieces of medical equipment to ensure our rural community has access to the latest technology.”

“For New Zealand Residents it currently costs $17.50 to see a doctor for a normal consultation when you are

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registered with the Dargaville Medical Centre. Our blood tests and X-rays are also usually free and these services are based in the same building. If people are in need of more intensive care the hospital is down the corridor, staffed with highly trained nurses with all the equipment and resources they require.

In the event of an emergency, the Rescue Helicopter is only a phone call away.”

Ms Evans adds that Dargaville health services are often show-cased at conferences as a preferred ‘model of care’ in rural health.

“Jen Thomas our Dargaville Hospital manager also is the chair of New Zealand Rural Hospital Network. On July 4 she completed 20 years of service at the hospital and says an important element of her work is ensuring that the hospital is a place where people feel supported and want to work which in turn provides a stable workforce that benefits the community.

“A patient can visit a doctor or physiotherapist, have blood tests or x-rays, and if necessary be admitted to a twelve-bed hospital without ever leaving the premises. But in the same building is a hospice room, a maternity ward, occupational therapy facilities and an outpatients area. Nearby are community health services including public nurses, mental health services, social workers and Maori health care under Te Ha Oranga. Through video conference links, a patient can have a consultation with a specialist in Whangarei or Auckland.”

“So while in Kaipara, we may be living rurally, we have the best health care services at our fingertips. Dargaville has a satellite clinic operating in Ruawai while the Wellsford-based Coast to Coast health service provider runs medical centres in Maungaturoto and Mangawahi and an additional clinic in Paparoa.”

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When Ruby and Noel Martin decided to purchase the property in 2004, the idea was to have a base from which they could pursue water skiing.

“We bought a paddock with a wee pond and have developed it from there,” says Ruby. “We were living at Maungatapere at the time and planned to build a bach, as we were tired of trudging the boat over to the lakes every weekend.

“However, the land was more than we expected and we both had home-based businesses, so we decided to move over. I was growing roses hydroponically at the time but I’d had enough, so we came over here, built two lodges and grew from there.

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particular, are really keen to have a sit down and chin-wag with us because it gives them a chance to interact with the natives!”

Noel is a designer by trade and still designs buildings, and Ruby is an artist — when time allows — and she has recently started branching out into sculpture.

The transformation of their bare landscape into a lifestyle business was a natural progression.

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Meal payments Meal allowances paid to employees will be exempt from income tax: • If they are paid for a period of less than three months and are linked to work related travel.

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conferences or training courses will be exempt. The expense will only be exempt if the employee attends the meal because of the nature of the duties of the job.

• The meal expense will not be exempt if it is provided as a salary trade-off.

Clothing allowance Lump sum clothing allowances paid to staff who do not wear a uniform are taxable income to employees.

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A dog’s tail…

Summatime, ana livin’ is eesy Gidday, keeora. It’s me Billy Border Colly with me last kolum of tha yeer.

An’ cos The Boss sez this is a speshil idition of the paper, I shud let youse visitas and sekind cuzzins comin’ here ina Kaipara for holidays no a bitta about tha place.

As me reglar readas no, I’m a werkin’ Dog, ona sheep an’ beef farm up the backa Rooawhy. I sorta run tha place fer the Boss, an’ his gerlfren’ Sharlene, an’ there baby dorter, Sophy.

Acterly this manely involves keepin’ Boss outa trubble, what’s been a big ask sinse I arrived up hear from Horks Bay a few yeers ago, afta Boss spotted me ona sheep run ina Ruahinees.

I no I cost him an arm ana leg, cos he keeps tellin me. Well enyway, I soon settild in hear ona proppity, an me ana Boss git on pretty well. Sharlene’s a skool teacha, down atta local skool, but she’s on leeve now cosa Sophy.

Well, I’m an EYE dog of course, but Bos reckons I also am a handee dog, witch meens I hava helluva lotta jobs to do roun’ the place. Not tha leest, is keepin’ an’ eye on wot an’ hoo comes ova tha kattil stop ata farm gate.

Cos this time of tha yeer, it gits pretty busy. This las week, we had Craka, an’ Plumba, an Chippa an

“Wot we kin do is hitch up tha boat ona ute, an shoot down tha holiday house at Potoo. Sharlene an Sophy an’ her Mum can come down ina Falcoon.

Wen they git there we shud hava feed of scollips, ana snapper or gernid or two. We’ll take tha fone off tha hook, stick our feet up an’ chill out.

The farm managa can intercept the cussie bros, an’ tell ‘em we gone ta Orklind, eh? An’ fer Krissmiss dinna, we’ll grab a terky outa tha freeza. An cos yer me mate wot cost me a armanaleg, ya kin hava drumstick too!

Whatta good Boss! Yep folks, commin’ to the Kaipra was a bluddy good move. Hope ya’s enjoy it. Merry Krissmiss all — see ya nek year.

Crabby — orl the Boss mates froma pub, fer Krissmiss drinks ina woolshed.

An, woodint ya no it, them distant cussins of Boss arrived too.

Bluddy hell Dog,” Boss sed ta me wen we was chekin tha water lines to tha troffs.” Them 42nd cussins must smell tha barbecue from Orkland. Soon as I knock ova a mutton for the barbie, they commin up the road.”

Well, I herd this, an’ I give tha Boss the EYE. He looks at me wen I do that, and before yer no it, he’s readin’ me mind.

“That’s a bluddy good idea Dog. Hear we are ina Kaipra, an’ we gotta great harbour, an we gotta great beech, ana big forest, an Kai ewee Lakes.

Cheers — Billy

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3 BIG, well grown wether lambs, ready for Xmas now, $120 each. Phone 021 140 3438.

Storage SECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed.

Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz

Property For Sale RUNOFF/LIFESTYLE. 74 acres, AWESOME KAIPARA HARBOUR VIEWS, hay shed, spring water, good access, Matakohe, $480,000 + GST. Phone Owner 09 946 5652 or 021 430 086.

120 ACRES, 5 mins from Dargaville. Phone Alan Breckon 0274 992 622.

To Let BELL AND Church Street Rentals. If let before January, no letting fee. Only 5min trip to town, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage. Phone Peter 09 439 7575.

We buy and remove Cars complete & incomplete - Tractors - Trucks - Roofing Iron Batteries, Copper - Brass - Aluminium etc.

09 439 1505 027 614 6309

DENISE CLARK

Little River Transport Ltd Beach Road Dargaville Monday-Friday 8-5 Sat-Sun 8-3

Toenail & Fingernail Cutting Service

Phone 09 439 4940

Phone

09 439 6068

Work with your local licensed dealer

Homekills

Situations Vacant SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS. We require drivers for school bus runs. Start at end of January 2014 — you will need Class 2 with P endorsement, or class 2. We will help with the endorsement. Please phone Leabourn Passenger Service, 09 423 7416 — Business hours.

ALL GRADES OF SCRAP METAL WANTED

Pinaki Sand & Clean Fill

Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages Hamburger Patties

ARANGA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon, Ham & Salami

Casual Vacancy for an Elected Trustee

Over 25 years experience For prompt & professional service contact Wayne or Annette

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative.

The board has resolved under Section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection.

Phone 09 439 2020 • Cell 021 401 934 ruawaihomekills@gmail.com Information Packs Available Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions

If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.

Nurseries & Plants PLANTS FOR sale. Hydrangeas & Bromeliads etc. Paparoa Markets, 14th December or call 09 439 0389.

WHOLESALE PRICES for native plants from Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd. We have a great range of native and coastal tolerant plants available now. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road Dargaville on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm or else by appointment. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223.

Please note: the Nursery will be closed Saturday 28th December and 4th January, except by appointment.

GOT2GO PLANTS, 5000 shrubs and trees, shelter, hedging, landscaping from $1.00. Open over Xmas, 55 West Coast Rd, Te Kopuru – 9am to 4pm. Phone 09 439 5556.

Property Maintenance AAA+ PAINTER, wallpapering specialist, roof spray coatings & waterblasting. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376, Crawford Solutions.

ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone 09 439 8628.

Cell 027 455 7750.

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenance, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paint-stripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166.

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1,000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Public Notices

Work Wanted

GLASS & GLAZING Phone Ray 09 439 5377

Glass DR

“We’ll fix your pane”

Available XMAS & NEW YEAR! Cheapest Quotes in Town

KDC ROAD MAINTENANCE CONTRACT NOTIFICATION Roadside vegetation spraying will be performed during January/ February 2014 in the Kaipara District area wide.

Anticipated start date 7th January 2014 subject to weather conditions.

Noxious weed spraying will also be attended to in selected areas.

For all enquiries please contact: Transfield Services Ltd Phone (09) 439 5871

Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to: Chairperson – Hinerangi Himiona Board of Trustees Aranga School Phone 09 439 8738 or 021 143 7827 by 17th January 2014.

Kaipara Branch

SEASONS GREETINGS

Family Link Childcare Centre Raffle Results

HOSPICE KAIPARA TEAM WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE KAIPARA COMMUNITY FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND DEDICATION THROUGHOUT 2013

Raffle 1: Dreadon Kelliher/Boys/Girls hampers 1st prize: Ticket No 5 Jayne Smith 2nd prize: Ticket No 61 Mandy Fowlie 3rd prize: Ticket No 11 Petra Raffle 2: Mens hamper packs 1st prize: Ticket No 35 2nd prize: Ticket No 53 3rd prize: Ticket No 7

Norm V Tubby M Waru

Raffle 3: Ladies hamper packs 1st prize: Ticket No 107 2nd prize: Ticket No 121 3rd prize: Ticket No 161

John Duder Gillian Robinson Karey Pulman

Raffle 4: Voucher plus hampers 1st prize: Ticket No 170 63 River Rd 2nd prize: Ticket No 13 Cerise Selkirk 3rd prize: Ticket No 153 A Black $100 Note Raffle drawn 18th November 2013 Winner was Gwyn Seymour Ticket No 97 Raffles were drawn at the Dargaville Police Station on Friday 13th December 2013.

We would like to thank everyone who supported our fundraiser over the last month, especially our sponsors who kindly donated goods for the raffles. The proceeds will be used to purchase ICT equipment.

CERTUS Financial Group Stuart Sterling

GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE

QFE Adviser

Mobile: Phone: Fax: Res: Email:

021 985 108 09 439 8651 09 439 6500 09 439 7425 stuart_sterling@amp.co.nz Representing

and other leading companies

TE HANA TRACTORS

Poto St PO Box 300 Dargaville New Zealand

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New/Used Tractor Machinery • Repairs In House Engineer Mobile Service Comprehensive parts range

Authorised Agents for Landini, McCormick and Kioti tractors.

308 SH1, Te Hana, Wellsford ∙ PH 09 423 8558 Mike Thomas 027 598 9496 ∙ Kim Windlebourne 021 423 852

WINDOW & DOOR SERVICES

WindoW & door ServiceS SuMMer iS coMinG...

S Stay Secure Stay inSect Free call us today forWINDOW a quote on security doors & insect & screens for summer!

DOOR See the difference, feel the difference SERVICES

32 Gladstone St, Dargaville • Mob 027 275 0918, Ph/Fax 09 439 6458

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KAIPARA LIFESTYLER Agents for

Roper & Jones 90 Bee Bush Road

205 Hokianga Road

2 bdrm weatherboard home, 5 bdrms and 3 bathrooms. ideal for first home buyers.

Set on 6634m2 of landscaped Modern kitchen with open gardens. Extensive decking & panoramic views. Large double plan living. Large back yard. garage with internal access. $135,000 $460,000 RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900

41 Jervois Street

85A Jervois Street

• 3 bedroom home • 4 bedrooms • Private fenced backyard • Open plan, separate lounge • Sunny living • Wet area bathroom • Double garage • Single garage & workshop • Handy to town pool • Handy to all amenities. $150,000 $185,000 RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900

21 Walker Terrace

23 Jervois Street

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11 Bell St – Aratapu

Little beauty, 1950s’ concrete block home. Work’s all been done, new kitchen, bathroom, carpet, drapes, roof & painted both in & out. $169,000 $218,000 MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937 Character 3 bdrm cottage on 2056m² site. Large veranda with rural views. Garage & workshop.

627 Aranga Coast Rd

Bassett Street

$30,000 Price Reduction Vendor motivated. Sheds in outstanding order with recent work completed. Fenced with road access from two streets. $138,000 $179,000 MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937 Kiwi bach, built in the 1950s with a lifetime of memories.

Large living, original kitchen.

Great views. Off street parking.

112 Awakino Road

Spacious character home, Near new 3 bdrm home, 3 large bedrooms. Modern master with ensuite. Corner section overlooking river. Heat kitchen/dining. Excellent garage pump, large covered deck, well & outdoor living. fenced. Currently rented. $282,000 $250,000 RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900

19 Mariner Cove

31 Heawa Rd – Aratapu

38 Awakino Road

Character 1910 brick Classic 30s, 3 bdrm villa with bungalow. Original panelling, lovely period features. Large high stud & plaster ceilings. rear deck for entertaining.

Spacious open plan living/ Landscaped section. Handy to dining. schools, doctors & local shop. $239,000 $290,00 MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937

SOLD

196A Awakino Pt East Rd

19 Clean Street

REDUCED

4 bedrooms – 3 upstairs, 1 down. Open plan living, 2 water tanks. Single garage with plenty of storage. Large section with vegetable garden, some mature fruit trees. Beach life at its best. $300,000 RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900

215 Pahi Road

1122D Whakapirau Rd

Elevated 1980s’ 3 bdrm house, in need of some work. Great size section with stunning views. Quiet no exit street and close to the local school. $159,000 $289,000 MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937 On town boundary, 3 bdrm home plus family/rumpus room. Open plan living set on 2.5ha. In ground pool.

13ha Whakapirau

Mountain Rd – Maungaturoto

WATERFRONT

Colville Road

68 Ranfurly Street

POA

$265,000

Spacious 4 bedroom home on approx 7 acres. Open plan living, 2 bathrooms, rumpus & office. Established grounds plus in ground pool.

Be your own boss – Matakohe

Amazing building site on Interesting 13ha with spring 9485m2 enjoys panoramic water, mixed contour, grazing, country view. Includes remains mature bush, scattered trees, of limestone quarry. wetlands. Power meter & phone handy. $42,000 – yes, only $42,000! $185,000 RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

7 Blakey Road

Lot 12 Emay Crescent

Spacious 3 bedroom home on 2570m² elevated section.

Open plan living 2 bathrooms, plus 3 car garaging. Great views over town

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668

Kumera/Maize

$67,500

$389,000

NEW LISTING

Modern bach/home 2/3 bedrooms, plus balcony upstairs with sea views. Private backyard with smoke house and single garage.

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668

26 Cobham Avenue

6824 SH12 – Turiwiri

$310,000

$325,000

3 double bedroom home on Elevated great family home 4 acres (approx). Large lounge, on quiet street with great good decks plus a spa pool. rural/town views. 3 bedrooms Plenty of garaging & close to plus large 4th or family room. town. Great lifestyle block Modern throughout. opportunity.

Enquire today.

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668

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Maungaturoto – View Street.

Elevated Corner Position.

45 minutes to Whangarei/ Dargaville/Warkworth.

Join a wonderful community. $72,000 JILL WILSON 021 505 712

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Kaiwaka – State Highway 1.

Full size section. Handy to Wellsford and Mangawhai.

Handy to Kaiwaka primary. $68,000

Whaka Street – Maungaturoto

$198,000

$269,000

SOLE AGENCY

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Excellent family living. Spacious 3+ bedroom home with a gorgeous native bush backdrop. Huge garage. Handy to primary school and shops. Needs some TLC. $265,000 JILL WILSON 021 505 712

More Tinopai Seaside Choices…

BEST VALUE

28 Sandy Beach Road.

30 Ngatoto Road.

Very tidy beach house with Retro bach on 1017m2 site, 2 bdrm, 2 sleepouts plus caravan, large shed, great views off deck, short walk to beach. sleeps 15. Easy flat section.

This is your best value here!

Includes most furniture. $220,000 $159,000 – not a misprint!

RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

Lot 2 17 Jumna Road

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91 Awakino Pt East Rd

Your Tinopai Seaside Selections…

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Located on Pouto road and just 3km from Dargaville, at least 16 acres of tiled drained river flat. Currently planted in kumara this property would make an ideal supplement maize block.

It has a small set of yards.

Call me now. $215,000 +GST IF ANY JOHN POWELL 021 439 555

204 Victoria Street

Low maintenance 4 bdrm Tidy 3 bedroom home in home. Modern bathroom, handy location. Modern open plan living. Good sheds, kitchen & bathroom, separate plus storage space. Close to lounge. Double garage, fully town on 1 acre. Sealed road, fenced & level section. Good town supply water. first home or investment.

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668

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Dairy unit, 62.1633ha (153 acres) 21km from Dargaville on the seal. Currently milking 190 cows (not included). 16ASh shed, implement shed, calf shed, calf shed, good water supply, well raced (no shares included). 4 bdrm home. Great starter farm Registered valuation available on request. $975,000 +GST IF ANY JILL WILSON 021 505 712 JOHN POWELL 021 439 555

43 Marine Parade

704m2 section at Baylys Beach.

Power, phone, water at boundary. Walking distance to shop, café & beach.

Selling $40K below valuation.

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Dairy Farm – Mitatai

Sunset Drive

$159,000

Large Section 1782m2 a few Large house on 2.9ha, set minutes walk to wharf and privately down by the water’s beach. North-facing aspect. edge. Grazing/fruit trees/bush.

Build for the waterview here.

Idyllic, rustic, relaxing.

Selling… selling…

CV $556,000 $77,000 and it’s yours! $499,000 RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

We put you first

Lot 1 41 Jumna Road

162B Komiti Road.

130 Komiti Road.

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home 3 bedroom beach bach.

Opposite boat ramp & wharf! fantastic outdoor living, boat Renovated half site. Furnished shed, orchard, wide water plus extras. views. 50m to the beach. $269,000 $375,000 RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691 / 09 431 6912

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43 Devich Road – Mangawhai

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Holiday park set on 1.2ha. Owner’s residence is a spacious 4 bedroom home with reception office, half round shed and ample parking. Camp includes 7 units of various sizes plus camp kitchen, toilets and showers, swimming pool, 24 powered sites. There is huge scope to increase the potential of this property. $780,000 GOING CONCERN SHEILA BOON 027 498 5651

JILL WILSON 021 505 712

RACHAEL DE VRIES 021 943 900

Great starter home. 2 bdrms, double garage, located on a flat section in a cul-de-sac, 2km (approx) from Maungaturoto and 15km for Whakapirau. $179,000 SHEILA BOON 027 498 5651

MICHELLE TOMLINSON 027 339 5937

110 Victoria Street, Dargaville 143 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

One of 6 sections available.

Power & phone to boundary.

1940m2. Pahi all-tide wharf & boat ramp just down the road. $110,000

JOHN POWELL 021 439 555

4.3958ha in quiet subdivision.

Only minutes from Maungaturoto township. Flat to rolling contour with mature trees and a small stream. $169,000 GARY MORRIS 021 902 087

CRAIG CLEMENT 021 461 668

roperandjones.co.nz

4.0854ha in quiet subdivision.

Only minutes from Maungaturoto township. This is a very attractive lot. Gentle rolling contour + mature trees. $169,000

RHODA MORRISON 0274 800 691

This property offers a 1000m2 poly house, in full production.

Private & peaceful. Gorgeous 3 bedroom family home with spectacular stunning views over Mangawhai. Financial records on request. Vendor would consider partial swap.

JILL WILSON 021 505 712 GARY MORRIS 021 902 087

SHEILA BOON 0274 985 651

GARY MORRIS 021 902 087

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